Cheese Almond Rice Recipe

This incredibly versatile and delicious Cheese Almond Rice Casserole is a pantry-staple side dish perfect for busy weeknights! Easily customizable with whatever you have on hand (fresh or dried herbs, different cheeses!), this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that complements everything from fish to steak. Adapted from a Sunset recipe, it's guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for cheesy, nutty, and comforting goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 285.3 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Almond Rice

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How to Make Cheese Almond Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté 8 oz (225g) sliced mushrooms and 1/2 cup chopped onion in a tablespoon of butter or oil until softened. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms and onions, 1 cup slivered almonds, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese!), 2 cups cooked rice, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  5. In a saucepan, combine the mushroom liquid (from sautéing) and enough water to reach 3 1/2 cups of liquid total. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add 2 bouillon cubes (chicken or vegetable) and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to the simmering liquid. Stir until bouillon cubes are dissolved.
  7. Pour the hot liquid over the rice mixture in the casserole dish.
  8. Cover the casserole dish and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the casserole is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried) and 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos just before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

22g

Carbs

12g

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