Best 4 Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole! This delectable dish is a symphony of bold and zesty ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a medley of aromatic spices, succulent chicken, and a rich blend of melted cheeses, this casserole is a perfect blend of heat and cheesy goodness. Accompany this flavorful main course with our refreshing Pico de Gallo, a vibrant salsa made from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and zesty lime juice. For a creamy and tangy complement, try our Sour Cream Sauce, perfect for drizzling over the casserole or as a dip for tortilla chips. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in our delightful Tres Leches Cake, a moist and fluffy cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with a luscious whipped cream frosting. So, prepare your taste buds for an explosion of Mexican flavors with our carefully curated recipes!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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 RICE CASSEROLE



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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.

SPICY RICE CASSEROLE



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Stirring up pork sausage, wild rice and jalapeno to taste makes this a terrific side. Or serve it with cornbread to turn it into a main dish. It's easy to make ahead and reheat for a potluck meal. -Debbie Jones, California, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound mild bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
2 cups boiling water
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, finely minced and seeded
1 package (6.20 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, cumin and garlic powder over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add onions and green peppers; saute until crisp-tender., Dissolve bouillon in water; add to skillet. Stir in jalapeno, rice and rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until water is absorbed, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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.

Tips:

  • Cook the rice perfectly: Use the right ratio of rice to water and cook it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the final dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: There are many different types of cheese that can be used in this recipe, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you love.
  • Add some spice: If you like spicy food, you can add some diced jalapeños or a teaspoon of chili powder to the recipe.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve the cheesy rice casserole with a side of beans, salad, or grilled chicken or beef.

Conclusion:

This spicy Mexican cheesy rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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