Best 7 Mexican Corn And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Mexican Corn and Rice Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of a hearty casserole. This tantalizing dish features layers of tender rice, juicy corn, savory black beans, and a medley of Mexican spices, all enveloped in a creamy and irresistibly cheesy sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying meal.

Alongside the main recipe, this article also presents a vegetarian variation that caters to those with dietary preferences or allergies. It offers a plant-based alternative without compromising on taste or satisfaction, ensuring that everyone can savor the deliciousness of this Mexican-inspired casserole. Additionally, the article includes a step-by-step video guide and a printable recipe card for those who prefer visual instructions or want to save the recipe for future culinary adventures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN SOUR CREAM RICE



Mexican Sour Cream Rice image

Baked rice with cheese, diced chiles, cilantro, corn, and sour cream. Would be great served with green enchiladas!

Provided by Ms. Baker

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In the pot with the cooked rice, mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 772.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY MEXI-RICE CASSEROLE



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A great way to use leftover rice. This is delicious and has a little bit of 'kick' to it. We like it as a side dish with grilled chicken breasts. If you have any left, it freezes well, too!

Provided by MAHooper

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 332.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1045.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE



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This satisfying side dish resembles an old-fashioned spoon bread with zip. My family and friends agree this recipe really dresses up plain corn. It's a convenient dish to transport to a potluck. - Laura Kadlec, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin More Mexican Side Dishes

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup butter, melted
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Jalapeno pepper and sweet red pepper rings, optional

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients and mix well. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour. Top with remaining cheese. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MEXICAN CORN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is an easy casserole, which can be as spicy as you like, just add jalapeños or stick with green chilies. It very good and full of protein! It can be vegetarian, also, just omit the bacon. It tastes just as good without it!

Provided by DidIDoThat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup of chopped onion
15 1/2 ounces corn
1 tablespoon cilantro (1/4 cup fresh if you have it)
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon, chopped (can be omitted)
6 1/4 ounces chicken rice-a-roni, including the seasoning packet
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes (drain them, and save the juice)
4 ounces green chilies (drained with juice saved)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon thyme
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup beer, any kind
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large pot, melt butter and sauté onions, corn, cilantro and bacon over medium heat.
  • Once the onions are semi transparent, add Rice a Roni, saving the package of seasoning for later.
  • Drain beans and rinse them well, discarding the juice.
  • Add next ingredient list, saving all the juice from the tomatoes and chilies. Stirring to mix well.
  • Add beer to tomato and chili juice to equal 3 cups of liquid. Add liquid to mixture. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 30-60 minutes, or until rice is done.
  • Let sit for about five minutes to set and cool, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 840.9, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 19.6

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



Mexican Rice Casserole image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

BAKED CORN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I hope that you will enjoy this festive rice, it is a great alternative to potatoes and plain rice. This tasty dish is very filling.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Oven

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups rice, long grain, uncooked
6 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 green pepper, sweet, diced
1 red pepper, sweet, diced
1 onion, sweet, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, small, fresh, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced thinly
28 ounces corn, canned, nibblets
1/4 lb aged cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt, sea, fine
1/2 teaspoon pepper, black, freshly ground
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the rice in boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes, drain and set aside until needed.
  • Saute the onions in butter until soft then add the sweet peppers, mushrooms and drained corn, jalapeno peppers, salt and pepper, cooking on low for 5 minutes.
  • Mix the cooked rice, vegetables, grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and sour cream together, blend well.
  • Pour into a greased 8 x 14 casserole dish and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese bake for 1 hour.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh corn kernels. If you're using frozen corn, thaw it and drain it well before using.
  • Be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions. If you're using instant rice, cook it for half the time specified on the package.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bit of a crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well. A Mexican blend or cheddar cheese are both good choices.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, or let it cool slightly and then reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

This Mexican corn and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover corn and rice, and it's also a great dish to take to potlucks or parties. With its combination of sweet corn, savory rice, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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