Best 10 Cheesy Creamy Vegetable Rice Recipes

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Cheesy creamy vegetable rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, this dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. The creamy cheese sauce and tender vegetables make this dish a favorite among both kids and adults. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a potluck, cheesy creamy vegetable rice is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY VEGETABLE RICE



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My husband really doesn't care for plain rice. So I combine it with lots of flavorful ingredients like ground beef, vegetables and canned soups. Now I can't make this often enough for him! - Beth Deters, Baileyville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup water
2-1/4 cups cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cabbage, celery, corn, peas and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a bowl, combine beef mixture, rice, soups, milk, bacon, salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ONE POT EASY CHEESY VEGETABLES AND RICE



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This easy and cheesy one-pot dish gets to the table in under 15 minutes and is a great way to add more vegetables to your meal. Bonus - only one pot to clean!

Provided by Morton

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
½ teaspoon Morton® Fine Sea Salt
1 cup extra long grain rice (15 minute)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except for cheese.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1098 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY



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Gullah-Geechie cooking is all about one-dish meals, and this comforting rice casserole is just that. Instead of broccoli, which you'll commonly find in casseroles, I like to use a combination of shredded Brussels sprouts, carrots and red bell pepper for color and flavor.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half
One 8-ounce carton sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced (about 3 cups)
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)
2 carrots, diced (1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups parboiled rice
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey breast on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the turkey is done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes, then dice.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until it bubbles and begins to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots and bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables begin to become tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Combine the vegetables, rice, turkey, white Cheddar and 1 cup yellow Cheddar in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl or microwave-proof glass measure, then add the panko and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the top along with the remaining cup yellow Cheddar.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

CHEESY SHRIMP AND RICE



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A cheesy shrimp dish that fits the description of comfort food. A great way to use leftover rice.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 celery, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ medium onion, diced
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
¾ cup milk
1 ½ cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp until firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • Add mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, and onions to the skillet. Saute until all vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, bouillon, seafood seasoning, garlic, and cayenne. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Add cooked rice, Cheddar cheese, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 549.1 mg

CHEESY VEGETABLE RICE CASSEROLE



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My husband was craving something "cheesy and vegetable-y" so we threw some stuff in a pan and ended up with this. It turned out to be the most cheesy, creamy casserole I've ever had and it was fantastic. This is definitely a staple in our home now. We've done a version with just vegetables and a version with chicken.

Provided by Netanya

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs frozen vegetables
2 cups Minute Rice
4 -8 ounces heavy cream or 4 -8 ounces half-and-half
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 lbs Velveeta cheese, thickly sliced (or similar)
2 -3 chicken breasts, cubed (optional)

Steps:

  • Choose frozen veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.
  • Boil veggies until close to tenderness you prefer.
  • Prepare minute rice.
  • In large baking dish (we used 9x11x4), mix veggies, rice, whipping cream and sour cream. If you're using chicken, mix in the cooked chicken now.
  • Arrange cheese pieces in a single layer on top of mixture.
  • Place baking dish in oven set to 400 degrees and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Remove dish and stir. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and place back in oven until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Provided by Toni

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEESY RICE



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I got this recipe years ago from a Kraft magazine ad. It is a family favorite and a great way to use up left over rice. Makes a great side dish to grilled meats. Prep time includes time to steam rice. Prep time using leftover rice is about 5 minutes

Provided by 16Paws

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups steamed rice (hot or cold)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (sharp is best, but use whatever you have)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a greased baking dish, mix together all ingredients.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until heated thru and cheese is melted.
  • About 20 min or so. Dig in!

CHEESY VEGETABLE RICE



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Easy to cook, comforting vegetable rice

Provided by rachellovell29

Time 25m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put the rice on to boil - as much as you would usually have for two people
  • Chop the onion and pepper and soften in another saucepan
  • Remove the skin from the tomatoes, chop and add to the onion and pepper once they have softened
  • Add the cooked, drained rice to the saucepan with the vegetables
  • Add a handful of grated cheese and mix all ingredients together
  • Mix the rest of the grated cheese with the breadcrumbs. Put the rice and vegetable mixture in an oven proof dish, top with the cheese and breadcrumbs and put under the grill until cheese has melted and golden brown

CREAMY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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Searching for a different way to prepare vegetables? Look no further. I have a fussy eater in my house who absolutely loves this medley. It can be assembled in a snap, leaving time to fix the main course, set the table or just sit back and relax.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
1/2 to 1 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in soup and cream cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEESY VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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You're just 30 minutes away from a creamy veggie risotto side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups), warmed
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of kernels are translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup of the broth. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Stir in another 1 cup of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy.
  • Meanwhile, cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag. Stir vegetables, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your rice dish a more colorful and flavorful appeal.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make cheesy creamy vegetable rice. Get creative and find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Cheesy creamy vegetable rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

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