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Final dish of cheesy rice recipe served in a white bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions on a rustic wooden counter

Cheesy Rice Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food in Just Minutes

This quick and cheesy rice recipe is the ultimate comfort dish—perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or a cozy solo meal. Made with just a few pantry staples and ready in under 10 minutes, it’s creamy, customizable, and irresistibly good.

  • Total Time: ~10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown, fresh or leftover)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, gouda)

  • ½ cup milk (or cream for richer texture)

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh herbs, chopped (optional; parsley or green onion for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice
Use fresh or leftover rice. For fresh: rinse grains, cook with a 1:2 (white) or 1:2.5 (brown) water ratio, and simmer until tender.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter.

  2. Add milk and stir.

  3. Gradually stir in cheese until smooth and melted.

  4. (Optional) Add garlic powder for extra flavor.

Step 3: Combine & Season

  1. Add rice to the cheese sauce.

  2. Stir until evenly coated and creamy.

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve
Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with herbs or paprika if desired. Serve warm.

  • Author: Emilia
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5–7 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~280
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: ~12g
  • Carbohydrates: ~30g
  • Protein: ~8g