Best 3 Tomato Rice With Crispy Cheddar Recipes

Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile tomato rice dish, a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. This delectable dish, elevated with crispy cheddar cheese, is a harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes, sure to leave you craving more.

Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and skill levels. For those seeking a quick and effortless meal, our One-Pot Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar is a lifesaver. With minimal prep and cooking time, this recipe yields a flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.

If you have a bit more time to spare, embark on a culinary adventure with our Classic Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar. This recipe takes you on a sensory journey, layering flavors with fresh, ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a delightful blend of spices. The crispy cheddar topping adds a golden-brown crown that elevates the dish to a masterpiece.

For those with a penchant for bold flavors, our Spicy Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar is a fiery delight. This recipe infuses the dish with a zesty kick, using chili peppers and a secret blend of spices to create a tantalizing heat that dances on your palate. The crispy cheddar topping provides a contrasting creamy texture that balances the spice, making each bite a harmonious symphony of flavors.

Lastly, our Vegetarian Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar caters to those with dietary preferences or seeking a meatless option. This recipe uses a medley of colorful vegetables, each contributing unique flavors and textures that blend seamlessly with the tangy tomato base. The crispy cheddar topping adds a delightful crunch and a touch of indulgence, making this dish a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

Ingredients

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.

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 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

Ingredients

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

BAKED CHEDDAR AND TOMATO RICE

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Make and share this Baked Cheddar and Tomato Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Patchwork Dragon

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
300 g long grain rice
1 liter chicken stock or 1 liter vegetable stock
227 g canned chopped tomatoes
100 g mature cheddar cheese, cubed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 527.2, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 19.1

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your dish the best flavor.
Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the rice will not cook evenly.
Use a deep pan. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Season the rice with salt and pepper to taste.
Top the rice with crispy cheddar cheese. This will add a delicious, cheesy flavor to the dish.
Serve immediately. This dish is best served hot.

Conclusion:

Tomato rice with crispy cheddar cheese is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give tomato rice with crispy cheddar cheese a try.