Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole
A creamy, cheesy rice casserole packed with the mild heat of green chiles, perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, green chiles, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice for a whole grain option.
- Add cooked chicken or black beans to make it a main dish.
- Adjust the amount of green chiles to control the heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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