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Cheesy Jalapeño Rice Recipe

Creamy Cheesy Jalapeño Rice Recipe for Ultimate Comfort

Experience the warmth of Cheesy Jalapeño Rice, a creamy comfort food that combines jasmine rice with zesty cheddar sauce and jalapeños.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice rinse well
  • 2 cups Water for cooking rice
For the Cheesy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or substitute with olive oil
  • 1-2 pieces Jalapeños adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk or heavy cream recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder optional
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • to taste Kosher Salt optionally low-sodium
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or substitute with Pepper Jack

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced jalapeños for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add milk, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Pour the cheese sauce over and mix until well coated.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish with grilled chicken or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly for fluffiness. Adjust jalapeños for spice levels and feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers or corn.

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