Arroz Con Queso (Rice With Cheese) Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Queso (Rice With Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice (white or Brown Basmatti works great); 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (I've used other types of beans succsessfully); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can ortega chilies, diced; 1/2 lb ricotta cheese, thinned with milk 'til spreadable; 3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked rice (white or Brown Basmatti works great)
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (I've used other types of beans succsessfully)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can ortega chilies, diced
1/2 lb ricotta cheese, thinned with milk 'til spreadable
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Mix Cheddar and Jack together.
3
Mix Rice, Beans, Garlic, Onion, and Chilies together.
4
In a large casserole dish spread 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture.
5
Top that with 1/2 of the cheese mixture.
6
top that with 1/2 of the Ricotta.
7
Then the next 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture.
8
Followed by the last half of the cheese.
9
Followed by the last half of the Ricotta.
10
Then the last 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture.
11
Bake 40 min.
12
Remove from the oven, top with Black Olives.
13
Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
14
Bake 10 min. more.
15
Remove from oven and let rest 20 min.
16
Serve.

1390

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked rice (white or Brown Basmatti works great), 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (I've used other types of beans succsessfully), 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Queso (Rice With Cheese) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz Con Queso (Rice With Cheese)

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