How to Make Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy casserole dish that has a bit of a kick? Look no further than Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole! This hearty and flavorful dish is the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine and satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine. With its creamy, cheesy goodness and zesty flavors, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite in no time. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking to enjoy a cozy night in, this recipe is a winner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart water
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat the broth and saute the garlic, bell pepper and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, cream-style corn, Mexican-style corn, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, green chiles, Mexican-style processed cheese, salt, pepper and chili powder. Spoon into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Top with shredded Cheddar, cover and bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven, uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 1046mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 198mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 354mg