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Cheesy Rice

Posted by Ashley

on Jul 06, 2024

Looking for a quick, easy, and nutritious meal that your toddler will love? This Cheesy Rice recipe is a perfect choice! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with cheesy goodness, it’s a hit with little ones and a convenient option for busy moms. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve as a main dish or a side.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas or mixed veggies
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Boil the Water: Start by bringing 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
2. Cook the Rice and Veggies: Once the water is boiling, add the rice and frozen peas (or mixed veggies). Stir well, then cover with a lid, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is fully absorbed. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
3. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and butter until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
4. Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesy rice to cool slightly before serving it to your toddler.

Why This Recipe is Great for Toddlers and Families:

1. Nutritious: This recipe is a balanced meal that provides carbohydrates from the rice, protein and calcium from the cheese, and vitamins from the peas or mixed veggies. It’s a wholesome dish that supports your toddler’s growth and development.
2. Kid-Friendly: The creamy, cheesy texture and mild flavors are appealing to toddlers. It’s a great way to introduce more vegetables into their diet without any fuss.
3. Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and steps, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy moms who need a nutritious meal on the table in no time.
4. Versatile: This cheesy rice can be served as a main dish or a side. You can also customize it by adding different veggies or using brown rice for extra fiber.

Storage Instructions:

• Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or water if needed to restore the creamy texture.
• Freezer: For longer storage, freeze the cheesy rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.

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Ingredients 

• ▢ 1 cup rice
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 1 cup frozen peas or mixed veggies
• ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 2 tbsp butter

Instructions 

• Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
• Once the water is boiling, add the rice and frozen peas (or mixed veggies). Stir well, then cover with a lid, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is fully absorbed. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and butter until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
• Allow the cheesy rice to cool slightly before serving it to your toddler.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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