Description
A flavorful Cajun rice bake with cheddar cheese and creamy textures.
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 medium shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3–4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish that can handle boiling temperatures.
- Bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil in a kettle or on the stovetop.
- Meanwhile, rinse the rice well in a fine mesh sieve until running clear. Set aside.
- Use the small holes on a box grater to grate the shallot and garlic into a paste. If you don’t have a box grater, just finely dice them instead.
- Add the rice, grated shallot and garlic, butter, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the baking dish. Slowly pour in the broth. Stir well.
- Cover tightly with an oven-safe lid, foil, or an upside-down baking dish. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir. The rice should be done. If it isn’t, add an extra splash of water if the rice appears dry, cover the dish, and return to the oven to bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir 3 tablespoons sour cream into the rice. Add more for a richer dish. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese. Add the remaining cheese on top.
- Return to the oven to bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted. This should take just 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
Notes
- Note #1: You can use either water or vegetable broth for flavor.
- Note #2: Ensure the rice is rinsed to remove excess starch for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg