Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Serve this as a main dish or, in smaller servings, as a side dish. 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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
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 3040 minutes until cheese melts.
8. Top with additional cheese, if desired.
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