May 15, 2014

A Little Cheese Please {Rice with Cheese}

The title of this recipe makes me laugh.
Yes, this is rice with cheese.


But it's also rice, in the form of risotto, with herbs...parsley, dill, basil, green onion.
And cheese, in the form of mozzarella, topped with breadcrumbs.


The title is an understatement, to say the least.


Review:
Nigel Slater's Rice with Cheese could work as a meatless main dish as well as a side.  The flavors can easily be changed by using different combinations of herbs.  I think baby spinach would also be a good addition.

The real stand-out part of this dish is the cheese topping.  Sprinkling breadcrumbs (I used panko) over the cheese before baking (I also drizzled with a little olive oil for browning) is the thing that takes this from a reserved dish to a bold one.

The recipe can be found at The Guardian.

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10 comments:

  1. Winnie5/15/2014

    I LOVE IT !!
    I love rice (who doesn't?) but never tried it with cheese.
    Wonderful idea that of-course I'm going to try
    THANKS!!

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  2. Catherine5/15/2014

    Looks like a great dish! Blessings, Catherine

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  3. A Kitchen Witch5/15/2014

    Well, an understated name, indeed! This sounds nice. Thanks for sharing. :) Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

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  4. Susan Lindquist5/15/2014

    We loved this dish too!

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  5. Zosia5/17/2014

    Creamy risotto, melty cheese and crunchy topping...this would be a huge hit here. Looks fantastic!

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  6. Deb in Hawaii5/17/2014

    Oooh, I think I am in love with that panko-crusted mozzarella on top. What creamy, cheesy goodness--this looks yummy! ;-)

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  7. Couscous & Consciousness5/19/2014

    I so can't wait to try this dish. I love the idea of the herb paste mixed into this risotto, and the thought of finishing it off with a cheesy crumb topping just blows my mind. I'm away from home for a couple of days right now, but this is the first dish I'm going to make when I get home.

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  8. ostwestwind5/19/2014

    I am a huge fan of Nigel's recipes. This sounds wonderful

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  9. kitchen flavours5/19/2014

    Hi Michelle,
    I like the look of the crunchy topping, looks delicious! It is cheezy risotto week at IHCC! I would love to try out this risotto dish one of these days!

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  10. TeaLady5/19/2014

    Rice and cheese? Yes, please!! The moz and the crispy topping only make it BETTER!!

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