Cheesy Rice

Close up of a bowl of cheese rice garnished with cilantro. A spoon is also in the bowl.

4.34 from 9 votes

This homemade cheesy rice recipe is an easy and delicious way to add some flavor to plain rice. Made with either white or brown rice and shredded cheese, serve it as an easy side dish for your next meal!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy rice, cheesy rice recipe, recipe cheesy rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings cups

Calories 341kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain rice (white or brown works)
2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cup water (or more if making on the stovetop)

Instructions

Instant Pot

Rinse your rice. Place rice in a nut milk bag or in a fine mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear, about 1-2 minutes.
Add all your ingredients. Add your rice, cheese, 2 1/4 cups water, and salt to your instant pot. Stir well to combine.
Pressure cook your rice. Close the instant pot lid and set the valve to seal. Place the manual setting on high pressure and set it to 20 minutes for brown rice OR 3 minutes for white rice. Once done, let the pressure naturally release.
Enjoy! Stir well to make sure the cheese is evenly combined and enjoy.

Stovetop

Rinse your rice. Place rice in a nut milk bag or in a fine mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear, about 1-2 minutes.
Add all your ingredients. Add your rice, cheese, water (what your package says), and salt to a stockpot or saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Cook your rice. Over medium heat, bring the pot to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, and cook for 40 minutes for brown rice or 10-15 minutes for white rice. Remove from the heat and let sit with the lid on for 10 minutes.
Enjoy! Fluff rice with a fork and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition is based on using brown rice

Nutrition