Cheddar Broccoli Rice-A-Roni (2024)

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How do you cook Rice-A-Roni broccoli cheddar? ›

Sauté over medium heat until pasta is golden brown, stirring frequently. Slowly stir in water and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Remove lid and add water to fill line inside of cup. Stir until seasoning is dissolved. Microwave uncovered on high for 3 1/2 minutes. Let stand for at least 1 minute in microwave - until rice is tender and cup is cool enough to handle.

When making two boxes at once, do I change the butter and water requirements? If you're making two boxes, then double the ingredients. If the recipe usually calls for 2 cups of water per box, use 4 cups.

You cook the rice in the lower saucepan and place the vegetable-filled steamer insert above that. The steam rises from the cooking rice and steams the vegetables. You can also cook the two items at the same time by cooking rice in a saucepan while steaming vegetables in a separate pan on a different stove burner.

Rice-A-Roni is not 100% whole-grain; it is a mix of whole-grain and refined grains. It contains refined carbohydrates from white rice, which is the least healthy form of carbohydrate. A study conducted at Harvard School of Public Health found that the more whole grains we eat, the better it is for our health.

155 G of broccoli cheese rice (Sensational Sides) contains 230 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 49% carbs, 37% fat, and 14% protein. This is a good source of protein (14% of your Daily Value), calcium (15% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (25% of your Daily Value).

Refrigerator: This broccoli cheese rice casserole can be covered tightly or stored in airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezer: To freeze this casserole, cool completely, transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Whole milk will make the creamiest Pasta Roni^®. Skim milk, 1% fat milk or Lactaid will make it less rich and creamy.

Microwave Instructions:

In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice-pasta mix and 2 tablespoons margarine or butter. Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 1 minute. STIR. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 more minute(s) or until pasta is light golden brown.

Is cheddar broccoli Rice-A-Roni vegetarian? ›

This product has 10 ingredients that may not be vegetarian.

Consumers may encounter different flavors and formulations, and while boxed products like Rice-A-Roni have a shelf life of approximately 1-2 years, it's recommended to inspect the box and use products before the 'best by' date.

Maybe you didn't add enough liquid to begin with. Whatever the case, if your rice is looking dried out, or the texture is still hard or crunchy when all the liquid has been absorbed, add up to ½ cup water and return to a simmer with the lid on.

That friction creates the starchy dust that coats the rice, and it's that starch that is responsible for the grains clumping together and sometimes giving the finished pot a gummy texture. Rinsing or washing rice removes that excess starch, resulting in grains that are more separate when cooked.

Steep: Rice-A-Roni cups are not designed to be cooked using boiling water.

Bring water to a boil and boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bag with fork and drain. Cut open bag and empty cooked rice into a serving dish. Fluff with fork and add butter and salt, if desired.

However, if a microwave is unavailable and a steep method is to be applied, you can peel the lid halfway, add ½ cup of boiling water, place the lid back on and hold it down with a utensil, steep it for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Helpful?

Whole milk will make the creamiest Pasta Roni^®.