Mexican Cheese Rice

Name: Mexican Cheese Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. liquid Butter Buds; 1 c. chopped onion; 4 c. cooked rice; 2 c. nonfat plain yogurt; 1 c. low-fat (1%) cottage cheese; 1 large bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chiles, drained; 2 c. nonfat Cheddar cheese, grated or 16 oz. Kraft Free cheese slices, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1783 kcal · General

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Mexican Cheese Rice – a delicious recipe with liquid Butter, onion, rice, nonfat plain yogurt, low-fat, bay leaf. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. liquid Butter Buds
1 c. chopped onion
4 c. cooked rice
2 c. nonfat plain yogurt
1 c. low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
1 large bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chiles, drained
2 c. nonfat Cheddar cheese, grated or 16 oz. Kraft Free cheese slices, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Spray nonfat cooking spray in a large casserole dish.
3
Saute onion in the Butter Buds for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Stir in rice, yogurt, cottage cheese, bay leaf and pepper.
5
Mix well.
6
Layer half of the rice in a dish, then a layer of green chiles and cheeses.
7
Repeat, ending with Cheddar cheese on top.
8
Bake 25 minutes.
9
Yields 8 servings.

1783

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. liquid Butter Buds, 1 c. chopped onion, 4 c. cooked rice, 2 c. nonfat plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1783 kcal
Category
General

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