Pimento Cheese Rice combines the flavors of pimento cheese with white rice to create a cheesy, flavorful side dish. Rice is nice to serve as a side because it is so inexpensive.

To make Pimento Cheese Rice, I started by cooking some onions in butter. I then added the rice and cooked it in chicken broth for extra flavor.

I used long-grain rice- Mahatma is my favorite.

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I then stir in shredded cheddar cheese, a spoonful of mayonnaise for just a little creaminess, and some diced pimentos.

The result is a colorful, cheesy-tasting rice that would go perfectly with fried or roasted chicken.

But let’s face it. Rice can be a little lackluster. That’s why I like to add tons of flavor to it in recipes like this Parmesan Rice.

Pimento Cheese is one of my favorite southern foods and I love to use it on things like burgers, pizza, and hot dogs.

If you’re not familiar with pimento cheese, it’s really simple to make. Essentially it’s a mixture of mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced pimentos.
To make Pimento Cheese Rice, I started by cooking some onions in butter. I then added the rice and cook it in chicken broth for extra flavor.

I used long-grain rice- Mahatma is my favorite.

I then stir in shredded cheddar cheese, a spoonful of mayonnaise for just a little creaminess, and some diced pimentos.

The result is a colorful, cheesy-tasting rice that would go perfectly with fried or roasted chicken.

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Pimento Cheese Rice

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

27 mins

Total Time

32 mins

 

Pimento Cheese Rice combines the flavors of pimento cheese with white rice to create a cheesy, flavorful side dish. 

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 195 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (7-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained

Instructions

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until soft.
2. Add rice and stir and cook 1 minute.
3. Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and cayenne and reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Pimento Cheese Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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