Rice and Cream Cheese

Ok so this rice and cream cheese is what I make when I have zero energy. It’s basically my ‘I can’t even’ meal. But it’s so good. It’s just this warm, creamy bowl of stuff that tastes amazing. It’s not fancy at all but it hits the spot every single time. Good as a side dish, or just… the whole meal for dinner. It really does make a boring night a lot better.

The Stuff You Need

It’s not a big list. You might have everything you need right now.

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped small
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed up
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

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Making the Rice

Step 1: Cook the Garlic

Melt the butter in a pot on medium heat. Add the chopped garlic. Stir it for a minute, you just want to smell it cooking. Don’t let it get brown, that tastes bad.

Step 2: Toast the Rice a Little

Dump the rice in. Stir it around in the butter and garlic for a minute or two. This step seems like you could skip it but don’t, it makes the rice taste much better.

Step 3: Cook It

Pour in the broth, give it a quick stir. When it starts to boil, turn the heat way down to low and put the lid on. Leave it alone for 15-18 minutes. Seriously don’t lift the lid.

Step 4: Add the Cheese

This is how to make rice with cream cheese really creamy. Take the pot off the heat. Throw in the cream cheese cubes and the parmesan. Now just stir. Keep stirring until it all melts and makes a sauce. Add your salt and pepper here until you like how it tastes. This is the whole secret to a good creamy garlic rice recipe.

Step 5: Serve It Up

I like to put some chives on top. It looks nice and adds a little freshness. This easy cheesy rice side dish is meant to be eaten right away while it’s warm and gooey. So get it in a bowl and eat it.

Why I Like This Recipe So Much

This rice and cream cheese is just a favorite because it’s so easy. It’s what I make when I need comfort food fast without a lot of work. It feels like a treat but it takes almost no effort. If you make it, let me know what you think in the comments. I’d like to hear if it worked out for you.

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Yield: 4 yield

rice and cream cheese

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

The creamiest, easiest rice and cream cheese you'll ever make. A perfect comfort food side dish that's ready in under 30 minutes and always a huge hit!

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a pot on medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for a minute dont let it burn.
2. Dump the rice in and stir it around for another minute.
3. Pour in the broth give it a stir then bring to a boil. Turn heat all the way to low and put the lid on. Cook for 15-18 mins.
4. Take the pot off the heat. Throw in the cream cheese and parmesan. Just keep stirring until it all melts into a creamy sauce.
5. Add salt and pepper so it tastes good to you. Put the chopped chives on top right before you serve it.

Notes

Use the full-fat block cream cheese not the whipped stuff in a tub. It melts way better.

Dont skip toasting the rice. It really makes it taste better.

This is best eaten right away when it's super warm and creamy.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 212Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 42mgSodium 632mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 5g

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