4.6 from 66 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Dice bacon and to a hot pan set over medium heat. Stir occasionally until nearly crisp.
- Drain off all but 1 tsp of bacon grease from the pan and reduce heat to medium low.
- Add in the diced onion. Saute until beginning to soften and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in minced garlic and saute until fragrant, just 30 seconds to a minute.
- Pour in half and half and cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
- Begin adding the parmesan and mozzarella in handfuls, stirring to melt between additions.
- Fold in rice, taste and add salt if needed. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.