Anne-Marie's Budget Saving Cheesie Rice

After finding my cheesy Rice-A-Roni had been in the cupboard too long, I created this as a substitute. Since my DH loved it, I wanted to keep the recipe handy. I used an inexpensive, long grain rice and bulk dried chicken broth (not boullion cubes). Please use the freshly grated parmesan, not the stuff in the plastic jar.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup rice
• 2  cups water
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1  cup milk
• 2  tablespoons dried chives
• 1  teaspoon  powdered  chicken seasoning
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1. Combine rice, water, and margarine in saucepan. Cook, uncovered, until all of the water is absorbed and the rice has holes or pockets.
2. Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly stir. Let cook until most of the milk is absorbed.
3. Serve and enjoy!