Arroz Con Queso Cheesy Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Arroz Con Queso Cheesy Rice

• Cooked Brown Rice
• Black Beans
• Garlic Cloves
• Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Red Chile
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Arroz Con Queso Cheesy Rice

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 1-2 jalapeños, minced (adjust to your spice preference), and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes more.
5. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, and the onion mixture.
6. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
7. Spread 1/3 of the rice and bean mixture evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
8. Top with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
9. Top with 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
10. Repeat layers: rice mixture, ricotta, Monterey Jack.
11. Finish with remaining rice mixture.
12. Cover the casserole dish with foil.
13. Bake for 30 minutes.
14. Remove from oven and remove foil.
15. Top with 1/2 cup salsa.
16. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
17. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.