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Cheesy Bacon Rice
Course:
Side
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheesy rice, rice side dish
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
587
kcal
Author:
Mikayla Marin
On those nights when you just need a big scoop of comfort, look no further than this cheesy bacon rice. It’s a quick and simple side dish full of flavors the whole family will enjoy!
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Equipment
Garlic press
Ingredients
4
cups
cooked rice
1/2
pound
bacon
1/2
cup
white onion
, diced
1
teaspoon
garlic
, minced
1/4
cup
cream cheese
2
cups
half and half
1
cup
parmesan cheese
, grated
1 1/2
cups
mozzarella cheese
, shredded
Fine sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Dice bacon and to a hot pan set over medium heat. Stir occasionally until nearly crisp.
Drain off all but 1 tsp of bacon grease from the pan and reduce heat to medium low.
Add in the diced onion. Saute until beginning to soften and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add in minced garlic and saute until fragrant, just 30 seconds to a minute.
Pour in half and half and cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
Begin adding the parmesan and mozzarella in handfuls, stirring to melt between additions.
Fold in rice, taste and add salt if needed. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper.
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Nutrition
Calories:
587
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
37
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
38
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Cholesterol:
99
mg
|
Sodium:
758
mg
|
Potassium:
286
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
746
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
448
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg