Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 4 ounces green chilies, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 ounces red peppers, chopped; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons recaito (cilantro-based seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; chili powder, to taste; salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste); red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 ounces red peppers, chopped
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons recaito (cilantro-based seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
chili powder, to taste
salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste)
red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with cheese, chilies, and green onions.
3
Mix together.
4
In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, Recaito, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
5
Add to rice mixture and stir thoroughly.
6
Spray an oven-proof casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.
7
Spread rice mixture in casserole bake uncovered for approximately 30-40 minutes until cheese melts.
8
Top with additional cheese, if desired.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, 4 ounces green chilies, chopped, 4 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mexican Cheesy 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.

Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole

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