Best Cheesy Rice Pilaf Recipes

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CHEESY RICE PILAF



Cheesy Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, grated
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, preferably basmati
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a full boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until incorporated. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the Gruyere; keep warm, covered.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir in the cheese sauce, parsley, chives and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESY RICE PILAF



Cheesy Rice Pilaf image

Categories     Rice

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell peppers
1 cup long grain rice
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 pound fontina or mozzarella, diced

Steps:

  • In a heavy, medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and bell peppers and cook stirring until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the stock and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and summer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the peas, cover and continue simmering until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and sit covered for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cheese and parsley, and stir,
  • Serve immediately.

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