Cheesy Rice with Peas

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
"I start by assembling Cheesy Rice with Peas, so it can bake while I work on the rest of the meal," she explains. I usually have leftover cooked rice in the refrigerator, so this side dish goes together quickly.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 6 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 213 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

"I start by assembling Cheesy Rice with Peas, so it can bake while I work on the rest of the meal," she explains. I usually have leftover cooked rice in the refrigerator, so this side dish goes together quickly.
Recipe Creator

© 2025 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC