Best Microwave Rice With Sour Cream And Chiles Recipes

MICROWAVE RICE WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHILES

Steps:

• Mix rice, broth and garlic powder in 2-quart casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on HIGH 9 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, sour cream and chilies. Cover tightly and microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SAVORY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• In a 3 quart casserole combine all ingredients.
• 4 tablespoons salsa can be added for Spanish rice.
• Cover and cook on 100% power for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Let stand five minutes before serving.
• Stir to fluff.

ZARELA'S FAMOUS CREAMY RICE CASSEROLE FROM AARON SANCHEZ

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil and add butter and salt. When the butter is melted add the rice and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover the rice with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, Take rice out of the saucepan and spread on a baking sheet to cool or allow to cool in the pan uncovered.
• Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the 1/4 cup chopped onion and cilantro and add salt to taste.
• Heat the lard in a frying pan and add the 1/2 cup chopped onion and garlic.
• Dice the poblanos and add to pan when the onion is wilted.
• Saute for one minute.
• Let cool and combine with the rice.
• Drain the can of corn well and add to the cool rice and poblano mixture.
• Add the sour cream mixture and mix in the grated cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through in a 350 degree oven.
• If using a Pyrex dish, the oven temperature should be 325 degrees.

PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except salt in a large microwave safe bowl.
• Rice doubles in size during cooking so choose a container large enough to accommodate final product.
• Microwave uncovered on high for 10 minutes.
• Then microwave uncovered on medium-low for 15 minutes.
• Do not stir rice at anytime during cooking process.
• Season with salt and fluff with a fork before serving.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Using a 2 quart casserole dish with lid, put rice, hot water, butter and salt in dish. Stir. (I put my casserole dish on a plate in the micro as sometimes the water boils over a little. Saves cleanup after).
• Cover, and microwave on high power 5 minutes. Stir with fork (careful watch the steam!)
• Cover and put back in microwave and cook on medium this time for 15 minutes.
• Remove lid (careful again!) and fluff with fork.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes.
• Serve.

SOUR CREAM RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil.
• Once rice begins to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Spray an 8x8 square casserole dish with non-stick spray set aside.
• Once rice is done, all chicken broth will be absorbed.
• Turn off burner and place pot on a cool burner.
• Add to the rice the sour cream, green chiles, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Mix well.
• Season with salt and mix again.
• Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Cheese will be bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve immediately!