Christmas Pumpkin Cheese Baked Rice
Tired of preparing complicated meals during Christmas? With the Geedel vegetable chopper , you can get all the ingredients ready in just 15 minutes and bake this aromatic, golden-brown baked rice in 20 minutes. Topped with stretchy melted cheese, sweet pumpkin, and savory bacon, every bite is pure comfort!
Ingredients
- 300g cooked rice
- 200g pumpkin
- ¼ onion
- 50g bacon
- 80g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50ml heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pumpkin
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into 10cm long strips (for easy processing). Use the shredding blade of the vegetable chopper to quickly shred the pumpkin into even, coarse strands. Steam the shredded pumpkin for about 5 minutes until tender. Lightly mash the steamed pumpkin into a semi-puree, retaining some texture for a pleasant bite.
2. Chop the Aromatics
Dice the onion finely using the onion chopper. Cut the bacon into small, uniform pieces with the dicing blade of the food chopper. In a skillet, sauté the onion and bacon over low heat until the bacon releases its fat and becomes fragrant.
3. Mix & Bake
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, semi-mashed pumpkin, sautéed bacon and onion, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold everything together until well mixed.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and turns golden brown.
Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet pumpkin, savory bacon, and rich, creamy cheese!
Conclusion
This Christmas Pumpkin Cheese Baked Rice perfectly balances efficiency and flavor—ideal for those who want to keep things simple yet festive during the holidays. With the help of Geedel kitchen tools, you can bring this satisfying holiday main to the table in just 20 minutes. Even beginners can succeed with zero stress, making your Christmas meal both easy and memorable
