Cheesy Confetti Rice Recipe
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Cheesy Confetti Rice

By: Michele O'Sullivan 
"Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/2 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat melt butter and stir in rice and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until rice turns golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Slowly add water, green chiles and chicken bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in cheese, olives, pimientos and parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
This is great rice! Yummy! I omitted the olives and cheese (I guess you could sprinkle some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by nellynell777   view full review
I just made this chessy rice, i browned the rice w/ onion, gpepper,and garlic.i ommitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by KARK   view full review
We really enjoyed this...very creamy & tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
This was very good. I did add more green chili peppers because I love them. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by crabbyauctions   view full review
Oh MY! This was delicious, yummy, tasty, and really looks good too. Very colorful, makes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by CINDY3539   view full review
Scaled the recipe to make half & made it as written. It was very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by TGural Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this rice to go with grilled pork steaks for a dinner with extended family. Everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by gapch1026   view full review
Just the side I was looking for to go with my leftover steak...I did cut the recipe in half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by DiablosMom   view full review
We liked this pretty much - I didn't actually like it as much as I thought I would, given the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by cam   view full review
Really liked this, was looking for something different to serve along side my flounder.I...

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