Cheesy Bacon Rice

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4.6

66 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    587 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Bacon Rice

On those nights when you just need a big scoop of comfort, look no further than this cheesy bacon rice. It’s a quick and simple side dish full of flavors the whole family will enjoy!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 pound Bacon
  • 1/2 cup white onion , diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • Fine sea salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Dice bacon and to a hot pan set over medium heat. Stir occasionally until nearly crisp.
  2. Drain off all but 1 tsp of bacon grease from the pan and reduce heat to medium low.
  3. Add in the diced onion. Saute until beginning to soften and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add in minced garlic and saute until fragrant, just 30 seconds to a minute.
  5. Pour in half and half and cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
  6. Begin adding the parmesan and mozzarella in handfuls, stirring to melt between additions.
  7. Fold in rice, taste and add salt if needed. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 758mg (32%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 746IU (15%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 448mg (45%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 758mg 32%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 746IU 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 448mg 45%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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