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Cheesy Rice In Rice Cooker

Learn how to make cheesy rice in a rice cooker. This is a simple rice recipe with melted cheese. A great side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy rice
Servings: 2
Author: Heather Seeley

Equipment

  • 1 rice cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place the rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a rice cooker.
  • Close the lid and cook the rice.
  • Once it's finished cooking, stir in the shredded cheese. Close the lid for 1 minute to help the cheese melt.
  • Serve the rice warm.

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Notes

  • Rinse your rice. This helps to remove the starch on the surface of the rice which helps the rice to be nice and fluffy.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese. Using fresh cheese will make a difference in the texture and taste.
  • You can easily double this recipe. This recipe makes enough for about 2 servings. You can double the recipe for a larger group.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg