Cheesy Rice

Name: Cheesy Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium onions; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 c. long-grain parboiled white rice; 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes; 4 c. chicken stock; chopped fresh chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Oct 17, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Add onions, bell peppers, and a big helping of Velveeta cheese to make the ultimate rich and cheesy rice.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups long-grain parboiled white rice
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
4 cups chicken stock
chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cheese and cook, stirring, until melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and cook until liquid is thickened and rice is soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives.

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