Ranch Carbonara Rice
A comforting and creamy rice dish combined with crispy bacon and tangy ranch dressing, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup of ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
- Combine the Ingredients: In the skillet with reserved bacon fat, add cooked rice, ranch dressing, and mix well to combine.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Fold in crumbled bacon while reserving some for garnish.
- Serve Warm: Plate the dish and garnish with crispy bacon and extra Parmesan if desired. Drizzle with ranch dressing or add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, cook the rice in broth instead of water. Feel free to customize with additional veggies or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: ranch carbonara, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy rice, bacon recipe