Fiesta Rice Bake
Mexican rice gets a flavor kick with the addition of shredded cheese, green chilies and olives.
Recipe Rating
0 ratings.
Time:
- Hands On: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Servings:
Makes 9 servings (1 wedge each)
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Ingredients
- 1 pkg (6.25 oz) Mexican rice with seasoning mix
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Blue BonnetŪ-stick
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 can (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 medium tomato, chopped, optional
- Chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice with water and Blue Bonnet according to package directions. Cool slightly.
- Add 1 cup cheese, the chilies, olives and egg; mix until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream, if desired. Cut into 9 wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
175
% Daily Value*
Total fat
15%
10 g
Saturated fat
21%
4 g
Cholesterol
13%
40 MG
Sodium
20%
478 MG
Carbohydrate
5%
15 g
Dietary fiber
4%
1 g
Sugars
0%
1 g
Protein
15%
8 g
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
19%
Calcium
15%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


