Southern Creamed Rice Recipe

Name: Southern Creamed Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 ounces country ham or prosciutto, minced; 1/2 cup minced shiitake mushroom caps (tough stems to be used in stock for another recipe); 1/2 cup grated small zucchini; 1/4 cup peeled and grated carrots; 1 recipe Basic White Rice (recipes follows); 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces); 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp, chopped (optional); 1 cup raw white basmati rice (found in health food stores); 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ounces country ham or prosciutto, minced
1/2 cup minced shiitake mushroom caps (tough stems to be used in stock for another recipe)
1/2 cup grated small zucchini
1/4 cup peeled and grated carrots
1 recipe Basic White Rice (recipes follows)
1/2 cup Basic Chicken Broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
3 slices bacon, cooked crisp, chopped (optional)
1 cup raw white basmati rice (found in health food stores)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

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For the Basic White Rice:
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In a medium saucepot with a lid over high heat, combine the rice, water, and salt and bring to a boil; stir, reduce the heat to very low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
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Lift the lid, stir the rice, replace the lid, turn off the heat, and place the covered pot in a skillet of warm water over low heat for 10 minutes to finish steaming the rice.
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Do not lift the lid until ready to serve.
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In a large skillet or casserole, layer the ingredients as they are listed beginning with the butter and ending with the cream.
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Cover the skillet and simmer the rice over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
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Do not stir.
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Just before serving, stir the cheese into the rice and sprinkle with the chopped bacon, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 2 ounces country ham or prosciutto, minced, 1/2 cup minced shiitake mushroom caps (tough stems to be used in stock for another recipe), 1/2 cup grated small zucchini, and more.

Yes, Southern Creamed Rice 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.

Southern Creamed Rice

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