Cheesy Bacon Brown Rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Rice cooked according to package
- 5 slices Bacon
- 1 1/2 TB Butter
- 1 TB Bacon drippings
- 2 TB Flour
- 2 1/4 Cups Milk
- 3 slices American cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan
- ½ T Salt
Instructions
- Place bacon in a cold pan, then turn the heat to medium. Cook for 7-10 minutes, flipping a couple times.
- Place the bacon aside, then strain the bacon drippings, saving 1 TB.
- Add butter and bacon drippings to a medium pan over medium heat, and melt the butter.
- Add flour and mix into the butter/drippings. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk and whisk to incorporate, then add the cheese. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the rice and salt, then mix well to coat. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 1mg
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