Arroz Con Queso Recipe - Traditional Bolivian Cheesy Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice (or short-grain rice)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
• 1/2 cup aged Manchego cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice