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Creamy Ranch Rice

7 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 20MINS

Creamy Ranch Rice

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You will not believe how much of a difference a small tweak can do to a simple side dish like cooked white rice. Using just a couple of affordable ingredients you can turn a plain rice dish into a creamy and flavorful side everyone will love.
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You will not believe how much of a difference a small tweak can do to a simple side dish like cooked white rice. Using just a couple of affordable ingredients you can turn a plain rice dish into a creamy and flavorful side everyone will love.
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Mama Gourmand
Melissa is a recipe developer, photographer, and cookbook author who lives in northern Indiana, outside of Chicago, with her husband and four children. She began her food blog, MamaGourmand, in late 2015 at the insistence of her sister to share her passion for cooking, writing, and photography.
https://www.mamagourmand.com/

20MINS

Total Time

$1.12

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Water
2 cups
Water
Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix
1 packet
(1 oz)
Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix
Butter
1 Tbsp
Salt
1/4 tsp
Cream Cheese
4 Tbsp
Cream Cheese, softened, cubed
Milk
4 Tbsp

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
181
Fat
5.6 g
Protein
3.0 g
Carbs
28.3 g
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Mama Gourmand
Melissa is a recipe developer, photographer, and cookbook author who lives in northern Indiana, outside of Chicago, with her husband and four children. She began her food blog, MamaGourmand, in late 2015 at the insistence of her sister to share her passion for cooking, writing, and photography.
https://www.mamagourmand.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a medium saucepan, add the Water (2 cups), Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix (1 packet), Butter (1 Tbsp), and Salt (1/4 tsp). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
step 2
Add the White Rice (1 cup) and stir. Lower heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
step 3
Turn off the heat and add the Cream Cheese (4 Tbsp). Stir to slightly combine then add a lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
step 4
Stir in Milk (4 Tbsp) and serve immediately.
step 4 Stir in Milk (4 Tbsp) and serve immediately.

Tags

Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Rice
Side Dish
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