Cheesy Summer Squash Rice Recipe

I used to be a huge fan of boxed Rice a Roni. Once I started food blogging, I gained so much knowledge about pre-packaged foods and what's in them, so I decided to try and make almost everything from scratch. I've previously made homemade Chicken "Rice a Roni", so this time I wanted something very different. This side dish is perfect for kids because the grated squash is hidden in the rice and noodles, so they don't even know their eating it. I really loved the flavors and how this turned out. It's a great way to use up all of the extra squash and zucchini everyone has right now. Enjoy you will like this one!!

 Cheesy Summer Squash Rice (print recipe)

What you need:

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cups jasmine rice

1/2 cup thin noodles (found in the Mexican section)

2 cups chicken broth or veggie broth

2/3 cup milk

1/2 cup onion, finely diced

1 1/2 cups summer squash or zucchini, grated

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced 

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper (if desired)

Directions:

In a large frying pan, melt butter and saute rice and noodles on medium high heat for about 5 minutes or until it starts browning. Add broth, milk, onion, squash and parsley, bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally. Add cheddar within the last few minutes of cooking and stir to melt and mix the cheese. Remove from heat and serve! 

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