Italian Baked Rice And Cheese Recipe

Name: Italian Baked Rice And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's Original brand is best); 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 (19 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup butter; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup heavy whipping cream (unwhipped)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's Original brand is best)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 (19 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream (unwhipped)

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
In a large bowl, combine ALL ingredients EXCEPT the cheddar, Romano OR Parmesan cheese and the whipping cream; mix well to combine all ingredients.
4
Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
5
Cover with foil, crimping the foil very tightly to edges of dish not to let any steam escape.
6
Bake for 1 hour (stirring at the end of 30 minutes).
7
Remove from oven and stir in the cheeses and the whipping cream.
8
Return to oven; continue to bake for 10 minutes longer.
9
Note: although I have never tryed it, I presume that half and half cream may be replaced for the whipping cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's Original brand is best), 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, 1 (19 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Italian Baked Rice And Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Baked Rice And Cheese

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