Fiesta Rice Bake

Mexican rice gets a flavor kick with the addition of shredded cheese, green chilies and olives.

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice with water and Blue Bonnet according to package directions. Cool slightly.
  2. Add 1 cup cheese, the chilies, olives and egg; mix until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 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

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