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Creamy Parmesan Rice

Creamy Parmesan Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Side Dish

Creamy Parmesan Rice is a quick and cheesy side dish that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long grain white rice Avoid brown or instant rice for best results.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 small onion, finely diced Sauté until softened without browning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Substitute with fresh garlic for a zesty kick.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust based on your broth’s salinity.
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian version.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 1/2 cups milk 2% recommended, divided.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adjust to your taste for more zing.
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese Freshly grated gives the best flavor and texture.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Adds color and a fresh finish.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 small finely diced onion to the melted butter and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of uncooked long grain white rice, along with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Pour in 1 ¼ cups of chicken stock and 1 ¼ cups of milk, reserving ¼ cup of milk for later.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  6. After 20 minutes, check if the rice is tender and cover for an additional 1-2 minutes as needed.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the reserved ¼ cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
  8. Fold in half of the 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This creamy parmesan rice is simple yet delivers a comforting taste that will have your family flocking to the table!

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