Cheesy Baked Green Chile Rice Recipe

Name: Cheesy Baked Green Chile Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Rice; 1 whole Scallion, Thinly Sliced, White And Green Parts Separated; 2 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Stock, Or Enough To Cook The Rice To Package Directions; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese; 8 ounces, fluid Canned Green Chilies In Their Juices; 1 cup Shredded Cheese, Your Choice, Divided; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped
1 cup Rice
1 whole Scallion, Thinly Sliced, White And Green Parts Separated
2 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Stock, Or Enough To Cook The Rice To Package Directions
1/4 cups Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
8 ounces, fluid Canned Green Chilies In Their Juices
1 cup Shredded Cheese, Your Choice, Divided
Salt To Taste

1
Heat a pot to medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the cumin and green pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
2
Add the rice. Stir for 2 minutes to coat the rice in the oil and lightly toast, then add the scallion whites and stock. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook the rice until done.
3
To the cooked rice, add the sour cream, cream cheese, canned chilies, and half the grated cheese. Stir, and taste. Add salt if you'd like.
4
Spread the rice mixture into a baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese.
5
To cook, broil the top (if the rice is still hot), or bake at 375u00b0F for 20-30 minutes until hot throughout and melty on top.
6
Note: Make this up to 3 days ahead and keep in the fridge. Bake whenever you'd like to eat it!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped, 1 cup Rice, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Baked Green Chile Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Cheesy Baked Green Chile Rice

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