fiesta mexican rice casserole

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The Villages, FL
Updated on Jan 3, 2014

I always cook extra rice so I'll have some for dishes like this. If you like enchiladas you'll love this dish.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice, leftover is fine
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 - small can chopped green chilies
  • 1 - 10 ounce can enchilada sauce, i use old el paso
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • - salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheese - cheddar, mexican blend, monterrey jack, your choice!
  • OPTIONAL GARNISH
  • - shredded lettuce, diced avocado, fresh lime juice, chopped tomatoes

How To Make fiesta mexican rice casserole

  • Step 1
    Saute onion in the oil until soft.
  • Step 2
    Add green chilies, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and all the spices. Mix and heat through.
  • Step 3
    Mix rice and corn and pour the mixture over the rice and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Place the mixture in a greased 8x8 casserole.
  • Step 5
    Top with the grated cheese.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
  • Step 7
    Note - I like to serve this topped with shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, and fresh lime juice. But it's good on it's own.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #side
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake

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