Kittencals Creamy Parmesan Oven Baked Rice Recipes

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
• Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce the heat, to low and cover the saucepan to keep hot.
• In another heavy-bottomed saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat, add in onion and saute until very tender but not brown (about 8-10 minutes).
• Add in garlic and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Increase heat slightly and add in the rice; stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in 1-1/2 cups hot broth with a ladle; boil gently, stirring until the broth is absorbed.
• Add in another 1 cup broth, and stir until absorbed.
• Add in 1/2 cup broth at a time allowing the broth to absorb before adding in another 1/2 cup (do this until you have used up all of the broth) stirring frequently until the rice is tender and creamy (this should take between 25-30 minutes).
• Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1-1/4 cup (or less) grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
• Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
• Fluff with a fork.
• **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
• On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.

CREAMY BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 170 degree celsius.
• Grease casserole dish.
• Mix rice, sugar and milk together and place in the casserole dish.
• Dot with butter and sprinkle on the nutmeg.
• Bake in the oven for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.