Mexican Rice Cups Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bags Success White Rice or Success Brown Rice; 1/2 cup fat free cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 tsp. salt, divided; non-stick cooking spray; 2 ripe avocadoes King Sooper's 1 ea For $0.77 thru 02/09; 2 Tbsp. lime juice; 1/4 cup onion, finely minced; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup prepared salsa; 1/4 cup fat free sour cream; fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 bags Success White Rice or Success Brown Rice
1/2 cup fat free cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tsp. salt, divided
non-stick cooking spray
2 ripe avocadoes King Sooper's 1 ea For $0.77 thru 02/09
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1/4 cup onion, finely minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Prepare rice according to package directions.
3
Spray a mini-muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
4
Combine cooked rice, cheese, cumin, red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5
Press firmly and evenly into prepared mini-muffin tins.
6
Bake for 15 minutes.
7
Remove from pans and cool.
8
Mash avocados with fork in a medium bowl.
9
Sprinkle with lime juice.
10
Add cilantro, onion, salsa, sour cream and remaining salt; blend.
11
Fill each cup with guacamole and top with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bags Success White Rice or Success Brown Rice, 1/2 cup fat free cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, 1 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice Cups falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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 Rice Cups

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