Cheesy Rice
Yield: 4 servings
This dish offers tender, fluffy rice that's flavorful with a touch of butter, plus fresh garlic, onion, and thyme. Finished with gooey cheddar and nutty Parmesan, it's the perfect versatile, easy side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced small
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (mild, medium, or sharp - whatever you like)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place rice in a fine mesh sieve and run under cool water until water runs clear. This removes extra starch so the rice doesn’t become gummy. Set rice aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes tender and translucent.
- Add rinsed rice and garlic to the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic becomes aromatic and the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth and add salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine and then bring mixture to a boil, turning up heat a bit if needed.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover pan with a tight fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the chicken stock.
- When rice is done, remove it from the heat and fluff gently with a fork.
- Fold in cheddar and Parmesan, until they are fully melted.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or additional fresh thyme leaves, a bit of cracked black pepper, and a bit of flaky sea salt if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 343kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 12g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 40mg Sodium: 1068mg Potassium: 135mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 430IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 276mg Iron: 1mg
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