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