Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained; 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained; 1 (8 ounce) package Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 quart water
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3 1/2 quart casserole dish.
2
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3
In a wok or large skillet, heat the broth and saute the garlic, bell pepper and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, cream-style corn, Mexican-style corn, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, green chiles, Mexican-style processed cheese, salt, pepper and chili powder. Spoon into prepared casserole dish.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Top with shredded Cheddar, cover and bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven, uncover and let stand 10 minutes.

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart water, 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Mexi-Rice Casserole

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