Easy Chile and Cheese Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Chile and Cheese Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 14 large white onion, minced; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups water; 2 ears white corn, kernels removed or 2 cups frozen white corn, thawed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 poblano chiles, charred, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; ¼ cup Mexican crema or ¼ cup sour cream; 12-1 cup monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
14 large white onion, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water
2 ears white corn, kernels removed or 2 cups frozen white corn, thawed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 poblano chiles, charred, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup Mexican crema or ¼ cup sour cream
12-1 cup monterey jack cheese

1
Heat the oil in a medium-size heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the rice and cook until the rice is opaque, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the water and the corn kernels, then season the water with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about for 15 minutes.
7
Preheat a broiler.
8
Using a fork, fluff the rice and stir in the chopped poblanos.
9
Transfer the rice to a baking dish.
10
Drizzle with the crema or sour cream and sprinkle the cheese over the top.
11
Broil until the top is browned in spots and the cheese has melted, about 8 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and serve.

1646

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 14 large white onion, minced, 1 cup long-grain white rice, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Easy Chile and Cheese Rice 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.

Easy Chile and Cheese Rice

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