Best Green Rice With Creamy Cheese Sauce Recipes
CREAMY CHEESE RICE
The best part about this cheesy rice recipe is that it's great both hot or cold. It's a dish I make often since cheese and rice are staples in my pantry and because it travels well, I like to take it to a picnic or a barbecue.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and parsley if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHEESY GREEN RICE
I like to serve this dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas - or for that matter, anytime we have guests. It's a "no-fail" recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, parsley, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, green pepper and garlic. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir into the rice mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MEXICAN SOUR CREAM RICE
Baked rice with cheese, diced chiles, cilantro, corn, and sour cream. Would be great served with green enchiladas!
Provided by Ms. Baker
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
- In the pot with the cooked rice, mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 772.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GREEN RICE
Steps:
- Combine the broth and chiles in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and then partially cover and simmer gently over medium to medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour the chile mixture into a food processor, add 1/4 cup cilantro and process to a smooth puree. Season with salt and keep warm.
- Wipe the pan clean, add the oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add the warm broth mixture, stir, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork, transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining cilantro.
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