Kumquat's Savory Rice and Cheese Bake

Discover a delightful twist on comfort food with Kumquat's Savory Rice and Cheese Bake, a vibrant casserole that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with the sweet-tart zing of fresh kumquats. This recipe layers tender cooked rice with a luscious blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a savory kumquat-onion medley, all topped with golden, crispy panko breadcrumbs for the perfect texture contrast. Brightened by a hint of fresh parsley and perfectly seasoned with garlic and vegetable broth, this dish is an irresistible showstopper for family dinners or potlucks. Ready in just 50 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly bake is a unique fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will leave everyone at the table coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked rice
• 1 cup Kumquats
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Slice the kumquats thinly, removing any seeds. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the sliced kumquats, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, kumquat mixture from the skillet, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish.

Step 10

Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1476.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2524.2

Total Fat 137.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 358.1mg	0%
Sodium 3390.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 78.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1585.5mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1370.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 39.5%