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Creamy Parmesan Rice

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: parmesan rice, rice

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, finely minced or 1/4 c. finely chopped yellow or sweet onion
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup rice
  • cup chicken broth (only 3/4 cup if using an Instant Pot)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan or 3 Tbsp shredded parmesan

Instructions

STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once butter is melted, add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Once the shallots and garlic are softened, add the rice and stir until well coated in the butter.
  • Add the broth and salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more, then bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the parmesan cheese.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed, and enjoy!

INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter to melt. Once butter is melted, add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Once the shallots and garlic are softened, add the rice and stir until well coated in the butter. Turn off sauté mode.
  • Add the broth and salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more, then lock the lid in place with the pressure valve set to sealing position. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. Once the rice is done cooking, allow pressure to naturally release until the pin drops.
  • Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the parmesan cheese.
  • Ad more salt and pepper to taste, if needed, and enjoy!