Creamy Mushroom Rice with Ham

Creamy Mushroom Rice with Ham recipe videos

Creamy Mushroom Rice with Ham is a comforting, savory dish that combines tender rice, earthy mushrooms, and salty ham in a rich, creamy sauce. It's a popular one-pot meal in many Western cuisines, particularly American and European home cooking, often made as a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty side dish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice and contains a moderate to high amount of fat from the cream or butter base, with a good boost of protein from the ham. A standard serving provides a substantial energy source and key nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Iron	2.2 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Zinc	2.1 mg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a classic example of 'comfort food,' designed to be warm, filling, and satisfying. Nutritionally, it combines a high-energy carbohydrate source with protein and fat to create a very satiating meal.