Make Ahead One Pot Creamy Winter Asiago Cheese Rice

The holidays are busy enough without adding in all of the cooking and family dinners. Make ahead one pot creamy winter asiago cheese rice with asparagus!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Bundle Asparagus (trimmed and chopped)
• 1 1/2 Cups Crimini or Shiitake Mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 Knorr Selects Asiago Cheese and Cracked Black Pepper Rice Packets
• 8 Ounces Oil Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme (1/2 Tablespoon dried)
• Fresh Parsley for Garnish
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
• 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and once it's hot, add the asparagus and mushrooms for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
2. 2Add the garlic, then quickly add the rice, water, milk and thyme. Cook according to package directions.
3. 3Remove from the heat and stir in drained sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, juice and salt and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4Serve warm.