Best 11 Cheddar Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of cheddar rice, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, cheesy texture and savory flavor. This versatile dish, made with simple ingredients, offers endless possibilities for customization, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts and home cooks alike. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a more adventurous twist, this article presents a diverse collection of cheddar rice recipes that cater to every palate. From the traditional Southern-style cheddar rice, bursting with the richness of sharp cheddar and the comforting aroma of cooked rice, to the spicy and flavorful Mexican-inspired cheddar rice, infused with the zest of chili peppers and the warmth of cumin, this article has it all. For those who enjoy a touch of smokiness, the smoked cheddar rice, featuring the robust flavor of smoked cheddar, is a must-try. And for a vegetarian delight, the broccoli cheddar rice, brimming with the vibrant colors and wholesome goodness of broccoli florets, is a healthy and satisfying option. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning recipe photos, this article is your ultimate guide to creating the perfect cheddar rice dish that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE



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With its blend of garlic, parsley and cheese, this rice casserole makes a savory side dish. It's one of my favorite ways to serve rice. -Nancy Baylor, Holiday Island, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR



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I could use all sorts of fancy words to explain this dish, but the best description is this: pizza in rice form. The inspiration for the recipe, though, is oddly enough not Italian - it's a hybrid of a classic South Indian tomato rice with onions and a shockingly fantastic Spanish rice recipe my mom and I photocopied out of my seventh-grade Spanish textbook for a school project. The crispy, bubbly, broiled Cheddar topping (use the sharpest white Cheddar you can find!) adds a little something something, making it a worthy dinner party dish.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small Indian green chile or Serrano chile, finely chopped
10 plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or 1 (28-ounce) can whole or diced tomatoes, strained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups cooked basmati rice (from about 1 cup dry rice)
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR



Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar image

I could use all sorts of fancy words to explain this dish, but the best description is this: pizza in rice form. The inspiration for the recipe, though, is oddly enough not Italian -- it's a hybrid of a classic South Indian tomato rice with onions and a shockingly fantastic Spanish rice recipe my mom and I photocopied out of my seventh-grade Spanish textbook for a school project. The crispy, bubbly, broiled cheddar topping (use the sharpest white cheddar you can find!) adds a little somethin' somethin', making it a worthy dinner party dish. Mackenzie Kelley, the lovely photographer of my cookbook "Indian-ish," called it "even better than pizza" (!!!!).

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 small Indian green chile or serrano chile, finely chopped
10 medium Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

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.

CHEDDAR RICE FRITTERS



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Your guests will still be talking about these zingy, crunchy bites long after the party's over. A combination of tender rice, melting Cheddar, and a crisp bread-crumb shell, paired with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce that cuts right through the richness, these irresistible nibbles will disappear almost before you finish frying. It might seem a little unusual to cook the rice in a combination of water and milk, but it imparts a luxurious creaminess that makes the fritters all the more addictive.

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Rice     Fry     Cocktail Party     Easter     Vegetarian     Gourmet

Yield Makes 10 servings (about 34 fritters)

Number Of Ingredients 15

For fritters
1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
1 cup (7 ounces) long-grain white rice
1/4 lb coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups fine dry plain bread crumbs
About 6 cups vegetable oil
Accompaniment: chile vinegar dipping sauce
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

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



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Absolutely a kid pleaser, uses up that leftover rice and just maybe a good alternative to mac n cheese. Adding herbs is, also, an option...oohhhh, maybe a little sweet pepper, or how about...

Provided by gailanng

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground red pepper (more if desired)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided

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.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR QUICHE WITH A BROWN RICE CRUST RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with a Brown Rice Crust Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by LKovac

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
5 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces and blanched
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 green onions, sliced
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

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 CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP



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Make and share this Wild Rice Cheddar Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories     Rice

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup flour
6 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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 CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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This is such a great weeknight dinner and it tastes amazing!!! The mixture of chicken, fresh tomatoes, broccoli and italian dressing makes for a delicious dinner the whole family will love. You of course can make it with any vegetable on hand-I've even made it without the cheddar cheese and the taste is still great!!

Provided by Cookinmomof3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in pieces
2 cups white rice, uncooked or 2 cups instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
salt
pepper, and
garlic powder, to taste

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 RICE SOUFFLE (LEFTOVER RICE)



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Uses 2 cups of cooked white rice. It's from Traditions by the Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, submitted by Theresa Patterson. If you double this recipe, double the cooking time too. I haven't made this yet but it sounds like a quick and easy recipe that kids would like too.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups milk, hot
2 cups white rice, cooked
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 eggs
paprika (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 14.9

EASY BEEFY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI RICE SOUP



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Woke up, darn, its snowing outside! Wasn't expecting that, guess I need a nice quick wintery soup to help this storm pass just a bit quicker. Nothing makes bad weather go away faster than a good soup. This recipe, is absolutely great for a quick soup that is hearty and warm, can be served within minutes and can be complimented...

Provided by James McGraw

Categories     Other Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg chedder broccoli rice mix
1 pkg chedder brocoli soup mix
1/4 c salsa
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 lb ground beef

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare as per the directions your package of Cheddar Broccoli Rice Mix. Once done set aside.
  • 2. Crumble, brown and drain your ground beef. Set aside.
  • 3. Prepare as per the directions your package of Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix.
  • 4. Once your soup mix is completed, add the rice mix, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and the ground beef to your soup mix. Let it cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat to allow flavors to blend.

BACON, CHEDDAR, CHICKEN & RICE BAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Bacon, Cheddar, Chicken & Rice Bake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (I use Rotisserie)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add flour and mix well. Cook until starting to color. Stir milk and stock into flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and add one cup cheese and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add rice and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add chicken and bacon to the rice and sauce mixture. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar on top of the casserole. Place in oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Rice: Choose a long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice, for fluffy and separate grains.
  • Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • Use the Proper Water Ratio: For every cup of rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water or broth. This ratio ensures that the rice cooks evenly and absorbs all the liquid.
  • Don't Stir the Rice: Once the rice is cooking, resist the urge to stir it. Stirring can break the rice grains and make the rice gummy.
  • Let the Rice Rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and prevents it from becoming mushy.
  • Add Flavorful Ingredients: Enhance the flavor of your cheddar rice by adding ingredients like diced vegetables, herbs, or spices. Some popular additions include onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, celery, parsley, thyme, and paprika.
  • Use a Variety of Cheeses: Experiment with different types of cheddar cheese to create unique flavor combinations. Sharp cheddar provides a bold flavor, while mild cheddar offers a mellower taste. You can also use a blend of cheddars for a more complex flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Cheddar rice is a versatile and delicious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Follow these tips and experiment with different ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion side dish, cheddar rice is sure to be a hit.

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