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A ham and cheese baked rice recipe is a casserole made with leftovers, making dinner a delicious yet easy task. It is so delish!
Are you a fan ofham and cheese sandwiches? Me too! But whatif I told youthere is much more that you can dowith that combo?
This"one-baking dish" Ham and Cheese Baked Rice Casserole is just one of those dishes -- and even better, isdinner made easy... with the addedplus ofleftovers, if desired. 😉
Table of Contents
- 1 Baked Rice Recipe
- 2 Ham and Cheese Baked Rice : Variations
- 3 How to make baked rice
- 4 Storage
- 5 Other Recipes with Ham to Try:
- 6 Other Rice Recipes to Enjoy:
- 7 Ham and Cheese Baked Rice Casserole
Baked Rice Recipe
Grab a bowl. Mix cooked rice with heavy cream, egg yolks, seasonings, ham, cheese, and a few veggies. Place rice mixture into a baking dish... and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, go to Facebook or read your favorite magazine. Voilá! Dinner will beready in theblink of an eye.
I know... This dish has everything, including the taste of life made easier for busy moms/full-time workers like us.
Ourham and cheese baked rice casserole (or arroz de forno misto) and its many variations are popular dishes in Brazil -- not only for busy weeknight meals but also for those lazy weekends.
First of all, it doesn't require any special skill from the cook. Second, it is a complete meal all by itself. Third, it is able to take care of those leftovers whiletransforming them into a delicious meal.
It may not have"one-pot"or"one-skillet" in its name, but it is definitely part of that same family. It also makes the list of dishes that are naturally gluten-free.
Ham and Cheese Baked Rice : Variations
Chicken, bacon, sausage, and shredded jerked beef are just a few of the many variations that Brazilians make use of to transform the basic dish into a new one.
In addition, if you choose a different type of rice, such as wild rice, as well as another type of meat, cheese, orvegetable, you can repeat the same recipe yet give it a new name and face.
Basically, the only thing you would need tokeep constantwould bethe yolks, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
To make baked rice casseroles even creamier, Brazilians love to add requeijão (Brazilian cream cheese) to the recipe -- although it is not required. We do just because, you know, you cannever have too much cheese. 🙂
I will leave you now with the formula to onehero of a dish, and toyour much-deservedrest.
How to make baked rice
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease with softened butter and then flour (it can be a gluten-free one) a medium baking dish; set aside. If desired, you can place chunks of onion and carrot plus 1 cup of fresh parsley into a food processor and process until obtaining small pieces -- to avoid having to chop them by hand.
- In a large bowl, whisk the yolks with the heavy cream. Add the onion, carrot, 1 cup of chopped parsley, salt and pepper, mozzarella, ham, and rice. Stir with a wooden spoon until obtaining a hom*ogeneous mixture.
- Place rice mixture into the greased/floured baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top evenly. Bake, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes on the lowest oven rack. Sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped parsley on top and serve. Enjoy!
Storage
Leftovers must be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Heat well before eating.
Other Recipes with Ham to Try:
Slow cooker ham recipe
Honey glazed ham
Ham and cabbage soup
Other Rice Recipes to Enjoy:
- Basmati rice
- Jasmine rice
- Rice with corn
- Galinhada
- Cajun dirty rice
- Black beans and rice
PIN & ENJOY!
Ham and Cheese Baked Rice Casserole
A ham and cheese baked rice casserole to make dinner a delicious yet easy task.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Brazilian
Keywords:baked rice, casserole, cheese, glutenfree, ham
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories705 kcal
Author Denise Browning
Cost $ 0.75 per person
Equipment
oven
Baking dish
bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ small white or yellow onion small diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup plus ¼ of chopped fresh parsley for sprinkling on top
- 1 teaspoon salt or more if desired
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese or other of your choice about 2½ cups, I used Colby & Monterey Jack
- 8 oz chopped deli ham about 2½ cups
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice either chilled or at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease with softened butter and then flour (it can be a gluten-free one) a medium baking dish; set aside.
NOTE: If desired, you can place chunks of onion and carrot plus 1 cup of fresh parsley into a food processor and process until obtaining small pieces -- to avoid having to chop them by hand.
In a large bowl, whisk the yolks with the heavy cream. Add the onion, carrot, 1 cup of chopped parsley, salt and pepper, mozzarella, ham, and rice. Stir with a wooden spoon until obtaining a hom*ogeneous mixture.
Place rice mixture into the greased/floured baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top evenly. Bake, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes on the lowest oven rack. Sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped parsley on top and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
STORAGE: Leftovers must be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Heat well before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 1695mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6335IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 489mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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About Denise Browning
I'm Denise Browning, a chef with almost 2 decades of experience, a nutrition researcher, and cookbook author. Here you’ll find easy healthy meals with some occasional splurges. More About Me.
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Lynna says
Hi Denise! I saw this baked rice on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. I am so happy that I did because it was comforting, cheesy and so delicious. Next time I will try with chicken or sausage.Reply
Alyssa F. says
Hello!
I want to try this recipe, but was hoping to avoid cooking the rice ahead of time. Do you have any suggested adaptations for using uncooked rice? I'm wondering how much extra moisture I should put in.
Thanks!
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Denise Browning says
Hi, Alyssa! Yes, you can adapt this recipe for sure.
If you don't want to precook the rice, please follow the instructions below:
1. In a large baking pan or pyrex, mix 1 cup of (uncooked) parboiled long grain rice with 2 1/4 cups BOILING water and 2 TBSP butter. Bake covered for about 20-25 minutes.
2. Then, uncovered pan and mix the just cooked rice in the oven with all the other ingredients and their amounts stated in the recipe. Bake for the time stated there. NOTE: Make sure any added liquids are at least warm or hot; otherwise cream will curd.I hope this helps. It will take more time to get this recipe ready but that is the best way to adapt this recipe without having to use cooked rice leftovers.
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Silvia Martinez says
This looks so delicious and easy to make, a winner!Reply
JB says
My family and I love this cheesy, delicious casserole!
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Alejandra Graf says
That is amazing! With those beautiful pictures, I can even smell it!;)Reply
Enriqueta Lemoine says
Denisse I'm rapidly becomeing your number one fan. Love your pics and recipes! Keep rocking my friend!Reply
Dorace Trottier says
This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! Had to laugh out loud over your requeijão comment! We put Catupiry in EVERYTHING! I plan on making this tonight, it is snowing outside and Arroz de Forno is perfect, I will serve it with pão de queijo!Reply
Denise Browning says
Dorace: I am so glad that you found here the recipe that you needed. This is a family fave. Enjoy!
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Dom Wells says
Amazing recipe! Everyone at home just loved it….thanks for sharing! I am a big fan of your blog and I always find here some delicious food 🙂Reply
Denise Browning says
Wow! Thanks a ton, Dom! I am so glad your family enjoyed this dish which is truly a family favorite at my household.
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Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I won a bunch of crock pots and dishes that I just haven't known what I will cook in them, that is until now. I freakin LOVE this super simple yet oh so tasty feed, perfect week night feed. Adding to my list. Thanks love.
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Little Cooking Tips says
Wow. Just like Ash says, this is a rich, decadent dish, that completely transforms any leftover rice. Beautiful rice casserole dear Denise and like you mentioned, the possibilities are endless! We'll be trying that one with broccoli and other veggies as we've cut down (drastically) our bacon and processed meats consumption ourselves. We bet it'll taste amazing!
And yes. One can never have too much cheese!:):)
Pinned!
xoxoxoReply
Asha says
Such a decadent looking dish my dear. So comforting. My boys would love to have this.
Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
xxReply
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
I was wondering what I should cook for dinner tonight- now I know! Thanks for the idea!
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Denise Browning says
Enjoy it, Fran!!!
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John/Kitchen Riffs says
Great looking dish! I love to do gratins like this -- so much flavor. And I can never resist a cheesy dish. 🙂 Good stuff -- thanks.
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Amira says
Now this is really something here... you convinced me girl. I can think of a gazillion of varieties for this amazing dish. Your arroz de forno looks so delicious.
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
This would be perfect for me to take to work for lunch!
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Nydia says
This is a great idea to use leftover rice.
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Raymund says
Wow that really looks delicious! Look at that melting cheese, its something to die for 🙂
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Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
What a wonderful dinner recipe! One dish dinners are such time savers. The huge plus this recipe brings is all that scrumptious, creamy sauce. And a great way to use up leftovers!
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Krista says
This looks absolutely fantastic! So creamy, savory, and comforting. 🙂
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