Best 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.

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes or until softened. Add water; bring to boil, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Place broccoli and chicken over rice; cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until broccoli and chicken are heated through.
• Sprinkle cheese over top; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI, CHEDDAR AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice to onion and cook for 1 minute, then add 1 1/3 cups water and a few pinches of salt. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to lowest temperature and cook with the lid on for about 50 minutes (or whatever amount of time is suggested on your package of rice). If you'd like a rice cooker to do this for you, transfer onions, water and rice to the machine and set the machine. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Peel broccoli stems and dice them into large chunks. Cut florets into 1-inch pieces. Cook in boiling, well-salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain. You can use this same pan to make the cheese sauce. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the mustard powder (if using), a pinch of cayenne and garlic and let sizzle for 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until combined, cooking the butter-flour mixture for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly drizzle in milk, whisking constantly, then broth. Bring to a simmer and cook mixture at a simmer, stirring the whole time, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in smooth Dijon mustard if you didn't use mustard powder. Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/3 of grated cheese until melted. Season generously with salt and pepper. Combine cooked wild rice blend and broccoli in a 2-quart baking dish or a 9-inch oven-safe skillet. Pour cheese sauce over and gently nudge to ensure all pieces get some sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake casserole for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly, then run mixture under the broiler until cheese is toasty on top.

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 BROCCOLI RICE CUPS

Steps:

• 1. Place cooked rice in a large bowl and let cool slightly.
• 2. Add the remaining ingredients, using only 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese stir until combined
• 3. Transfer mixture to eight well-greased muffin cups and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese
• 4. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until tops are lightly browned and edges are starting to get crispy

BROCCOLI, RICE, AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into small florets (peel and chop the stems and save for another use, like the kids' lunch. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. This will keep the broccoli green.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F Butter an 8 x 10-inch baking dish.
• Gently warm the mushroom soup in a sauce pan over low heat.
• Using a wooden spoon or spatula, combine the broccoli, Cheddar cheese, sliced onion, rice, scallions, salt and pepper, soup and half of the Parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Transfer the broccoli-rice mix to the baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top and then sprinkle the bread crumbs over the cheese. Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Raise the heat to 425°F and cook 5 more minutes, to brown the top if it has not browned already. The sides of the casserole should be bubbling gently.
• Let the casserole stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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 BROCCOLI CORN BAKE-RICE KRISPIES

Steps:

• 1. In 2-quart saucepan, melt margarine. In mixing bowl, combine KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and 1 tablespoon of the margarine. Set aside for topping.2. To remaining margarine in pan, stir in flour. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in corn.3. Place broccoli in bottom of 10 x 6 x 2-inch (1 1/2-quart) baking dish. Pour sauce evenly over broccoli. Sprinkle with cereal topping.4. Bake at 350°F about 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cereal has browned.

BAKED CHEDDAR AND TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180c/160c fan/gas 4.
• Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole and cook onion and red pepper for about 5 mins until golden and softened.
• ~Add garlic and cook another minute.
• Stir in the rice and when fully coated with oil add the stock and tomatoes.
• Season.
• Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until almost all liquid has been absorbed.
• Scatter the cheese over, cover and bake in oven for about 30 minutes till rice is tender.
• Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• For Vegetarian use the 1 liter vegetable stock not the Chicken stock.

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!

CHEDDAR BACON AND RICE

Steps:

• Place rice in medium bowl.
• Stir in cheese and bacon bits.

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.

WILD RICE AND CHEDDAR DUMPLING SOUP

Steps:

• Place the first seven ingredients in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beef and rice., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the butter and seasonings., Combine the baking mix, cheese and milk. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

CREAMY CHICKEN & CHEDDAR RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix soup, milk and garlic powder in 13x9-inch baking dish with whisk until blended.
• Add rice, chicken, broccoli and 1 cup cheese; mix well. Cover.
• Bake 30 min.; stir. Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 min. or until cheese is melted and chicken is done. Let stand 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.

TUNA CHEDDAR AND RICE SLICE

Steps:

• Add rice to saucepan of boiling salted water, boil uncovered for 12 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain. Combine rice, one egg, finely chopped onion and melted butter, mix well.
• Press rice mixture over base and side of greased 18 x 28cm lamington tin.
• Drain tuna, reserve the liquid, and press flaked tuna over rice pressing firmly.
• Melt extra butter in a pan, add flour and stir until combined. Remove pan from heat, add milk and tuna liquid and stir well.
• Return pan to heat and stir until sauce thickens. Add mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until combined, simmer uncovered for approx 2 minutes. Add well beaten 2nd egg, grated cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Pour sauce over tuna.
• Bake uncovered in moderate oven for approx 40 minutes or until firm on top.

ROASTED TOMATO & CHEDDAR RICE WITH GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the tomatoes on a baking tray and roast for 15 mins, then remove. Heat grill to High.
• Meanwhile, soften the onion and oregano in the oil, stir in the rice and stock, and boil for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked.
• Mix the avocados, herbs, shredded lettuce and lemon juice.
• Stir most of the cheese and tomatoes into the rice, tip into an ovenproof dish, scatter remaining cheese and tomatoes on top with some more oregano and flash under the grill to brown. Spoon onto plates with the salad served on the side.