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Pimento Cheese Rice
Pimento Cheese Rice is a creamy, cheesy side dish with flavors of a classic southern spread. Serve it with ham, pork, or chicken.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Renee Dobbs
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3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
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3
tablespoons
grated sweet onion
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7
ounce
jar diced pimento peppers
drained
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2
teaspoons
minced garlic
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1 1/2
cups
uncooked basmati rice
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2 3/4
cups
vegetable broth
low-sodium recommended
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
teaspoon
pepper
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4
drops Tabasco sauce
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1
cup
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4
cup
heavy whipping cream
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add broth, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Use a fork to fluff rice. Add cheese and cream. Stir to combine until cheese has melted.
Pimento Cheese Rice is a creamy, cheesy side dish with flavors of a classic southern spread. Serve it with ham, pork, or chicken.