Best 11 Cheddar Rice Recipes

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and heat the oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt and remove from heat.
• Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top in an even layer.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer in the pan, and cook until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes, then add the salt.
• Put the cooked rice in an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish, then fold in the tomato sauce. (You can also do the folding in a separate bowl and then transfer the rice to the baking dish, if you doubt your ability to not spill rice and sauce everywhere.) Evenly distribute the grated cheese over the top.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the top oven rack. Broil for about 3 minutes, until the top bubbles and turns golden brown. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR RICE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Bring water and milk to a full boil in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook rice, undisturbed, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in cheese, butter, scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until cheese is melted. Cool, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, then stir in eggs until combined well. Stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl.
• Working in small batches, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of rice mixture into bread crumbs, rolling to coat and knocking off excess, then transfer to a tray. Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 365°F on thermometer, then fry fritters in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 365°F between batches.

CHEDDAR RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice, sour cream, salt, pepper, and 1/2 the cheese. Spoon into a buttered, shallow 1-quart baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

CHEDDAR CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat italian dressing in large skillet over med high heat.
• Add the chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the rice, chicken broth and broccoli.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking and ENJOY!

WILD RICE CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in flour and cook, stirring 1 minute.
• Whisk in broth.
• Pour into slow cooker and add onion and wild rice.
• Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours until rice grains are tender.
• Stir in cheese and hot sauce. Cook 1/2 hour more. Stir until cheese is melted.

CHEDDAR RICE SOUFFLE (LEFTOVER RICE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix the butter, cheese and milk.
• Add the cooked rice, salt, and mustard.
• Beat eggs slightly and add to the mixture.
• Stir and pour into a greased, shallow, 9 inch X 9 inch or 7 inch X 11 inch casserole dish.
• Sprinkle top lightly with paprika, if desired.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR QUICHE WITH A BROWN RICE CRUST RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Mix the rice, finely grated cheese and one egg in a bowl. Press the rice mixture into a pie plate, about 1/4 inch thick. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven until the edges and bottom just start turning golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Mix the remaining eggs, milk, broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese and green onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30 to 35 minutes.

EASY BEEFY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI RICE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Prepare as per the directions your package of Cheddar Broccoli Rice Mix. Once done set aside.
• 2. Crumble, brown and drain your ground beef. Set aside.
• 3. Prepare as per the directions your package of Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix.
• 4. Once your soup mix is completed, add the rice mix, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and the ground beef to your soup mix. Let it cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat to allow flavors to blend.

BACON, CHEDDAR, CHICKEN & RICE BAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add flour and mix well. Cook until starting to color. Stir milk and stock into flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and add one cup cheese and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add rice and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add chicken and bacon to the rice and sauce mixture. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar on top of the casserole. Place in oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.