Cheesy Corn & Rice Bowls

Cheesy Corn & Rice Bowls

Warm and comforting, this dish features fluffy rice and sweet corn blended with a creamy, mild cheese sauce. It's a sunshine-yellow bowl of goodness, perfectly portioned for little ones, offering a soft texture that's easy to eat with a spoon. A sprinkle of fresh herbs adds a touch of green magic.

Cooking time: 30 min · Difficulty: Easy · Servings: 2 · Category: Kids

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat, which should take about 1 minute.
  2. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir constantly with a whisk for 1 minute until a smooth paste, called a roux, forms.
  3. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded mild cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  5. Stir gently until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add a tiny pinch of salt to the cheese sauce for flavor.
  7. Gently fold in the cooked white rice and drained sweet corn into the cheese sauce.
  8. Heat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is warmed through and evenly coated.
  9. Divide the Cheesy Corn & Rice into two kid-sized bowls.
  10. Sprinkle each bowl with finely chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
  11. Serve warm, perhaps arranging the parsley to make a little 'tree' or 'cloud' shape on top of the sunshine-yellow rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 290 · Protein: 12g · Carbs: 38g · Saturated fat: 5g · Unsaturated fat: 9g · Fiber: 2g · Sugars: 5g · Sodium: 200mg

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