Baked Rice with Cheese in Cream Sauce
Baked Rice with Cheese in Cream Sauce - a creamy and cheesy baked rice dish with vegetables, olives, and herbs. A hearty and flavorful meal, perfect for lunch or dinner!
Updated : 12 May, 2025
About 45 min.
Ingredients
250 grams
Rice
350 milliliters
Cream
200 grams
Soft cheese
150 grams
Canned corn
1.5
Bell pepper
1
Onion
1 clove
Garlic
3 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoon
Olives
10
Cherry tomatoes
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Greens
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice 1
The cream for this recipe can have any fat content, but remember: the higher the fat percentage, the higher the calorie content of the dish.
Advice 2
Any type of cheese can be used—hard, semi-hard, or soft, like mozzarella. The main thing is that it is tasty, high-quality, free from milk fat substitutes, and melts well.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Olives can be omitted, but they add a bold, tangy flavor. If possible, use bell peppers of different colors for a more visually appealing dish.
Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic. Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Rinse all vegetables and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Finely dice the onion. Heat a little vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
Step 4
Cut the bell peppers into cubes and crush or finely chop the garlic. Add them to the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. Cook it almost to readiness according to the package instructions. Both short-grain and long-grain rice work for this recipe. Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl.
Step 6
Add the sautéed onions and peppers, grated soft cheese, canned corn, olives, cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs (parsley or green onions work well).
Step 7
Pour in the cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix everything well.
Step 8
Grease a baking dish with oil. Spread the rice and vegetable mixture evenly in the dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20-25 minutes. Note: Baking time and temperature may vary depending on your oven.
Step 9
Done! Serve hot.