Cheddar and Broccoli Rice
Creamy cheese sauce and fresh broccoli turn rice into the ultimate comfort food and the perfect side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp 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 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
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.
Keywords: broccoli, cheddar cheese, rice, cheesy rice, broccoli and cheese rice, rice side dish, kid friendly side dish
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