Mexican Baked Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Baked Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 poblano chiles, fresh, sometime called pasillas; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¼ cup onion, chopped, plus; 2 tablespoons onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; ¾ cup whole kernel corn, canned and drained; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 ¼ cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, about 9 ounces

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 poblano chiles, fresh, sometime called pasillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup onion, chopped, plus
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
¾ cup whole kernel corn, canned and drained
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 ¼ cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, about 9 ounces

1
Char chiles over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides, turning occasionally.
2
Wrap in plastic and cool 10 minutes.
3
Peel, seed and chop chiles.
4
Bring 2 cups water, butter and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
5
Add rice, return to boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 16 minutes.
7
Transfer rice to large bowl; cool rice, stirring occasionally with fork.
8
Butter 2-quart shallow baking dish.
9
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
10
Add 1/4 cup onion and garlic, saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
11
Add chopped chiles; saute 1 minute.
12
Add chile mixture and corn to rice in bowl.
13
Whisk sour cream, cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped onion in small bowl.
14
Add sour cream mixture and cheese to rice, stir.
15
Transfer rice mixture to prepared dish.
16
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover and chill.
18
Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing).
19
Preheat oven to 325F Bake rice until sides are light brown and mixture is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 ½ tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup long-grain white rice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Baked Rice Casserole 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.

Mexican Baked Rice Casserole

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