Melt cheese into a hot dish off-heat for a creamy finish
Stir cheese into the cooked dish at the end so it melts smoothly, then optionally sprinkle more on top.
Once the rice has cooked and the liquid is gone, mix in low-fat cheddar. Add a bit more on top if you want extra cheesiness.
The short version
- Stir cheese in at the end to melt.
- Top with extra cheese for a cheesier finish.
What goes wrong
Cooking the cheese for too long at high heat
Mix it in at the end (or off the heat) just until melted.
Why it works
Adding cheese at the end reduces the chance it separates or turns grainy from prolonged high heat.
Put it to use
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