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Instant Pot Homemade Cheesy Rice

<p>Simple, creamy, and kid-friendly this Instant Pot Homemade Cheesy Rice is the perfect side dish to sit down to after a long day. A homemade cheddar sauce brings together the pieces of broccoli and long grain rice for a comforting taste of home both adults and kids can enjoy.</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups White Rice, Long-Grain
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 1/3 cups Milk
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons Flour, All-Purpose
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 2 cups dice and cook Broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 2 cups
  • 800 Calories
  • 25g Total Fat
  • 14g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 72mg Cholesterol
  • 876mg Sodium
  • 115g Total Carb
  • 2g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 26g Protein
  • 26 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Add rice and package indicated amount of water to Instant Pot.
  3. Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
  4. Set on the rice setting or cook on high pressure for around 8 minutes. (The machine will determine how much water and rice is being used to choose an exact time).
  5. Naturally release pressure 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open lid and stir in butter until melted.
  7. Stir in the milk, flour, cheese, cooked broccoli, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Replace lid, leaving it set to keep warm and sit for 10 minutes.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Add rice and package indicated amount of water to the Instant Pot.
  3. Lock lid in place and seal steam nozzle.
  4. Set on the rice setting or cook on high pressure for around 8 minutes. (The machine will determine how much water and rice is being used to choose an exact time).
  5. Naturally release pressure 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open lid and stir in butter until melted.
  7. Stir in the milk, flour, cheese, cooked broccoli, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Replace lid, leaving it set to keep warm and sit for 10 minutes.
  8. Let cool.
  9. Divide among indicated number of quart freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
  2. Warm in microwave until heated through, approximately 1-2 minutes.

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