Description
A comforting and flavorful Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole that combines cooked white rice with diced green chiles, sour cream, and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Baked to perfection, this Mexican-inspired side dish is creamy, cheesy, and packed with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, green chiles, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with cooked crumbled bacon or sautéed onions for added flavor.
- For a lighter option, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
