READY IN 50 mins

Cheesy Confetti Rice

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

Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 24, 2003

This is great rice! Yummy! I omitted the olives and cheese (I guess you could sprinkle some cheese over your serving to melt but I just didn't think it needed it) and used a whole jar of diced pimentos. Very colorful and very tasty! This will accompany many maindishes in the future! Thanks Michele!

—DREGINEK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 06, 2008

We liked this pretty much - I didn't actually like it as much as I thought I would, given the ingredients. Maybe it didn't have enough flavor for my taste. I did leave out the olives, because we don't like them, so maybe they add the missing flavor. This recipe also made a ton! Way more than 6 servings for us, so we got tired of eating it over and over. I would still make it again, though, in a smaller quantity.

—DiablosMom

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25 Ratings

Aug 07, 2006

I just made this chessy rice, i browned the rice w/ onion, gpepper,and garlic.i ommitted the olives and palmentto. A slice of american cheese& a handfull of italian cheese made this dish very good. i will make this more often.

—nellynell777

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Jan 29, 2004

This was very good. I did add more green chili peppers because I love them. I also added garlic powder.

—Wilemon

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Jul 24, 2003

We really enjoyed this...very creamy & tasty.

—KARK

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Feb 17, 2007

Oh MY! This was delicious, yummy, tasty, and really looks good too. Very colorful, makes a great presentation both in taste and sight! I will make this again! I followed the recipe entirely, but didn't have pimentoes, so used roasted jarred red peppers. No monterey either, just some four cheese shredded mix. Super super super!

—Susan Barnard

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Jan 05, 2004

Scaled the recipe to make half & made it as written. It was very good.

—CINDY3539

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Dec 21, 2011

Really liked this, was looking for something different to serve along side my flounder.I browned the rice in butter then put in a bowl with the water and chicken bouillon, microwaved on high for 20 min.In same pan brown onions, garlic, half a green bell pepper. Stir the rest of ingredients into the bowl of rice. This was really good and different. Thanks

—cam

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
28.6 g
9%

Cholesterol
37 mg
12%

Fat
14.4 g
22%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
7.6 g
15%

Sodium
301 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Confetti Rice

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 274
** Calories from Fat: 129

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 14.4g 22 %
** Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
** Cholesterol 37mg 12 %
** Sodium 301mg 12 %
** Potassium 104mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 28.6g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
** Protein 7.6g 15 %
** Sugars 0.8g
** Vitamin A 16 %
** Vitamin C 27 %
** Calcium 21 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 16 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.