Best 5 Cheesy Beans And Rice Recipes

CHEESY ENCHILADA RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Combine the enchilada sauce, beans, cooked rice, 1/2 cup of cheddar, 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack and 1/2 cup of corn in a large bowl. Mix well. Place the mixture in an 8x8 casserole. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and corn.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir in salsa, lime juice and cilantro Spread rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with beans and cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

CHEESY BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a deep iron skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onions and peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook another min.
• 2. Add rice and spices (not cilantro). Saute until browned and fragrant.
• 3. Add green chilis and tomatoes and vegetable broth to pan. Stir to combine.
• 4. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes until rice is done.
• 5. When rice finishes cooking, add beans, corn and chopped fresh cilantro Stir to combine.
• 6. Add more salt & pepper and/or spices to taste if needed.
• 7. Topped with grated cheese and move to oven. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Add green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender.
• Add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes on low.
• Remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
• Add rice, stir until combined.
• Sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESY RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until veggies soften, 3-4 minutes. Then add salsa and stir together. Season mixture with cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Rinse rice well under cold water until the water runs clear. Then add rice to the skillet along with drained and rinsed black beans. Stir together well.
• Add water (or stock) to the skillet and bring to a slight simmer. Turn heat down to low and cover. Cook rice and beans for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked and water is evaporated. Stir once or twice during cooking to make sure the rice isn't clumping or cooking too quickly. If the rice and beans seems particularly dry, add another 1/2 cup of liquid.
• When rice and beans are cooked and the rice is tender, stir mixture with a fork and season to your taste with salt and pepper.
• Dot the top of the rice and beans with handfuls of cheddar cheese and cover with lid. Residual heat should melt the cheese, but if you've waited too long, you can also stick the skillet in a 350 degrees F. oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese really well (that's my preference).
• Garnish skillet with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro and serve while warm.
• The cheesy rice and beans works great as a hearty side dish OR you can serve it with flour tortillas to make it an entree.