MEXICAN BAKED RICE CASSEROLE

Mexican Baked Rice Casserole image

Provided by Stacy Goodall

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

RICE
2 c water
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 c long-grain white rice
MIXTURE
2 poblano chiles, fresh, sometime called pasillas
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 c onion, chopped, plus
2 Tbsp onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 c whole kernel corn, canned and drained
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/4 c sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, about 9 ounce

Steps:

1. Char chiles over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides, turning occasionally.
2. Wrap in plastic and cool 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop chiles.
3. Bring 2 cups water, butter and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice, return to boil.
4. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 16 minutes.
5. Transfer rice to large bowl; cool rice, stirring occasionally with fork.
6. Butter 2-quart shallow baking dish.
7. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
8. Add 1/4 cup onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
9. Add chopped chiles; sauté 1 minute.
10. Add chile mixture and corn to rice in bowl.
11. Whisk sour cream, cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped onion in small bowl.
12. Add sour cream mixture and cheese to rice, stir.
13. Transfer rice mixture to prepared dish.
14. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing).
15. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake rice until sides are light brown and mixture is heated through, about 25 minutes.