Cheesy Rice Casserole
Cheesy rice casseroles are a popular comfort food in many cultures around the world.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Rice
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice and cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.