Manchego Cheesy Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Delicious Manchego Cheesy Rice recipe for any meal

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

452

Sugar

0.5g

Fat

20g

Manchego Cheesy Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any meal, be it for lunch or dinner. The dish is made with white rice that's cooked in chicken stock to give it added flavor and is then mixed with a generous amount of grated Manchego cheese and chopped parsley. Manchego cheese is a type of cheese made from sheep's milk and hails from Spain. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is perfect for melting, which makes it ideal for this recipe. The dish is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor - perfect to satisfy those cheese cravings.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
2.	Add the rice and stir well until it's coated with the butter.
3.	Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4.	Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed, for around 20-25 minutes.
5.	Once the rice is done, take it off the heat and let it rest for 3-5 minutes.
6.	Add the grated manchego cheese and chopped parsley and give it a good stir.
7.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This Manchego Cheesy Rice is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, perfect as a side dish or a main course.

It’s easy to cook and can be made in just 30 minutes.

Manchego cheese used in the recipe is rich in calcium and protein.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and butter used in the recipe.

It may not suit anyone with lactose intolerance or high cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Manchego Cheesy Rice recipe is a good source of calcium and protein, thanks to the Manchego cheese.
Calcium is beneficial for bone health and protein helps build and repair the muscles and tissues in the body.

	2 tablespoons butter
	1 1/2 cups white rice
	3 cups chicken stock
	handful flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
	1 cup grated manchego cheese
	salt and pepper