Cheddar and Broccoli Rice

Creamy cheese sauce and fresh broccoli turn rice into the ultimate comfort food and the perfect side dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 c cooked rice
3 oz cream cheese (regular or low fat)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c chopped, steamed broccoli
1 c milk, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add rice, stirring gently to combine.

Cut the cream cheese into large cubes and add to the rice along with ½ cup of milk.

Stir until cream cheese is melted and incorporated into the rice.

Add cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt pepper and remaining ½ cup of milk.

Stir until cheese is melted and everything is combined.

Fold in broccoli.

Serve immediately.

Tips on Cheddar Broccoli Rice:

• Lowfat and regular cream cheese both work great in this recipe.
• This is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover steamed, white rice.
• Fresh or frozen broccoli works well in this recipe.

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