12 Cheesy Rice Recipes So Irresistible, You’ll Want to Skip the Main Dish
When you combine creamy, melty cheese with fluffy, tender rice, you get the kind of comfort food magic that’s impossible to resist. These 12 cheesy rice recipes prove that the side dish can easily steal the spotlight from the main course. From ooey-gooey bakes to rich, savory stovetop creations, each one is packed with flavor in every bite. Warning: you might just find yourself going back for seconds (or skipping the entrée altogether).
Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole
Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole is an easy, cheesy, delicious ground beef skillet dinner loaded with Mexican beefy taco flavor that your whole family will love!
Arancini Recipe (Fried Rice Ball Stuffed with Cheese)
This arancini recipe shows you how to make the perfect Sicilian street food. Day-old risotto is formed into a ball, stuffed with cheese, fried, and then topped with marinara sauce. It is nothing short of perfection.
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
My crockpot cheesy chicken broccoli rice is a rich and satisfying one-pot meal that practically cooks itself! This easy slow cooker casserole is perfect for family dinners, and the leftovers taste even better for lunch the next day! Just toss it in the crockpot and forget it for a few hours (you don’t even have to worry about side dishes)!
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.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
This Mexican Cauliflower Rice was the cauliflower rice recipe that finally got me on the cauliflower rice bandwagon. It’s now one of my favorite healthy rice options. I don’t really know what took me so long.
Cheesy Green Bean and Red Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Green Bean and Red Rice Casserole makes a beautiful addition to any holiday spread.
Easy One-Pot Chicken and Zucchini Rice Bake
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Zucchini is THE vegetable of the summer! With a steady supply of fresh zucchini from the famer’s markets, this recipe for Chicken and Zucchini Rice Bake will be a staple for us this season. It’s a family-friendly meal that checks all the boxes: protein, veggies, and made all in one pot or pan.
Chicken and Rice Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Rice is one delicious dish! Take chicken, ham and rice and bake them in a creamy sauce with melted Swiss cheese – truly decadent! Great idea for leftover chicken or ham, (or both!) Easy weeknight meal.
French Onion Rice
This French Onion Rice recipe combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions with tender rice grains. It’s cheesy, it’s savory, its got a whole lot of flavor, it’s everything you want in a side dish.
Cheesy Instant Pot Rice and Vegetables
Cheesy Instant Pot Rice and Vegetables makes for a super tasty side dish recipe! This rice recipe is a quick and simple addition to any meal!
Cheesy Spanish Rice
Cheesy Spanish Rice has everything you already love about Spanish Rice and more! You still get all those savory flavors with the addition of melted, gooey cheese! It’s over the top!
Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole
Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole combines tender yellow rice, corn, and lots of cheese. With just 5 ingredients, this delicious side dish comes together quickly and is a hit with everyone!
