This Cheesy Zucchini Rice makes the best side to any meal. It is so cheesy and delicious and the best part is that it is hidden with zucchini! This will become a family favorite!
I love zucchini season. And I love that I have an over abundance in my backyard. And I especially love being able to sneak it into different recipes so that my kids will eat it. Like this one. We usually have rice for a side. So why not make it amazing by adding cheese and zucchini!?
We have now made this recipe 3 times since. I am telling you. It is one of the best sides that we have ever had! Everyone gobbled this down including the baby.
MY OTHER RECIPESYou have got to put this on the must make zucchini recipe list. Everything about this is incredible. From the cheese loaded inside to the zucchini hidden throughout, the flavor is out of this world! It ends up being the star of the dinner table.
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 Tbs butter
- 2 medium zucchini, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover and reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and add the butter, zucchini, and cheese. Stir and let stand for about 5 minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Recipe slightly adapted from Pink Parsley
This is just what I have been looking for. I’m on a mission to come up with new ways to use courgettes and I like this one because the courgette is hidden beneath that cheese so will appeal to those that won’t eat it but for those wanting a lower card option, the rice can be reduced and the courgette upped!
Love this! I can only imagine how cheesy delicious this rice is and the zucchini keeps it from getting too dry! Pinned!
Made this tonight and couldn’t taste the cheese. It needed a lot of salt and pepper. We won’t be making this again. Sorry.
I love the concept but was surprised there’s no garlic. I totally believe the cheesy flavor could be dull. When that happens to me, I use mustard and garlic to sharpen it. Parmesan too sometimes.
I think I need to add some garlic!! That is a great idea.
This is easy, tasty and quick. This is a great little recipe!
Made this last night, absolutely delicious! The only thing I changed was adding a few dashes of hot sauce ( because that’s how I roll, lol).
The zucchini created this juice at the bottom of the rice and something about this tasted off and almost bad. Probably wouldn’t try again 🙁
Sorry to hear that. That didn’t happen to us and we LOVED this recipe!
Some of these people must have done something wrong😜 I loved it! So easy and great! Followed directions to the T! Thank you
Right? I just don’t get it! It was awesome for us!
Loved this dish! I made your crispy Parmesan chicken to go on top of the rice and it was the perfect pairing. I added a little salt and pepper after adding in the cheese and zucchini for a little extra flavor. Thanks for the great recipe! I will definitely be making this again!
I enjoy this recipe on a monthly basis, very easy and quick. I do add a little extra cheese and going to try with garlic this time.
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