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Broccoli cheddar rice in a white bowl with small bowls of broccoli and kitchen towel beside.

Cheddar Broccoli Rice

The combination of creamy cheddar cheese and tender broccoli florets makes this rice dish simply irresistible!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Saute the chopped onion and garlic until the onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
    Two images of a white pot with garlic, butter and oil inside.
  • Add the frozen broccoli and cook 2 minutes.
    Two images of a white pot with frozen broccoli inside.
  • Add in the rice and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes.
    Two images of a white pot with frozen broccoli and rice, first one unmixed, second is mixed.
  • Add the chicken broth and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice.
    Two images of white pot with broccoli, rice and broth liquid.
  • After that, add the last 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle the cheese on top.
    Two images of a white pot, first with cooked rice and broccoli, second with cheese and butter dumped on top.
  • Gently mix the ingredients together. Serve and enjoy!
    Two images of broccoli cheddar rice.

Recipe Notes:

  • DON’T STIR – Never stir the rice while it’s boiling in the broth. This will activate the starch and result in mushy soggy rice.
  • RINSE RICE FIRST – Rinse long-grain rice before you cook to release excess starch. Just add it to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Rinsed rice can be added right to the pot.
  • LOW HEAT – First, bring the liquid to the beginning of a boil, then let the rice simmer on low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed by the rice.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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