Pimento Cheese Rice

Name: Pimento Cheese Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (7-ounce) jar diced pimentos,, drained

Pimento Cheese Rice combines the flavors of pimento cheese with white rice to create a cheesy, flavorful side dish.

Prep5 min
Cook27 min
Total32 min
Serves6 servings
Rating1.0

Pimento Cheese Rice

Pimento Cheese Rice combines the flavors of pimento cheese with white rice to create a cheesy, flavorful side dish. Rice is nice to serve as a side because it is so inexpensive.

To make Pimento Cheese Rice, I started by cooking some onions in butter. I then added the rice and cooked it in chicken broth for extra flavor.

I used long-grain rice- Mahatma is my favorite.

I then stir in shredded cheddar cheese, a spoonful of mayonnaise for just a little creaminess, and some diced pimentos.

The result is a colorful, cheesy-tasting rice that would go perfectly with fried or roasted chicken.

But let’s face it. Rice can be a little lackluster. That’s why I like to add tons of flavor to it in recipes like this Parmesan Rice.

Pimento Cheese Rice

Pimento Cheese is one of my favorite southern foods and I love to use it on things like burgers, pizza, and hot dogs.

If you’re not familiar with pimento cheese, it’s really simple to make. Essentially it’s a mixture of mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced pimentos.
To make Pimento Cheese Rice, I started by cooking some onions in butter. I then added the rice and cook it in chicken broth for extra flavor.

Pimento Cheese Rice