SPICY MEXICAN CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with cheese, chilies, and green onions.
  • Mix together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, Recaito, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Add to rice mixture and stir thoroughly.
  • Spray an oven-proof casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Spread rice mixture in casserole bake uncovered for approximately 30–40 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Top with additional cheese, if desired.

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