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!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY MEXI-RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
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
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
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 3040 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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