Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese

• Cooked Rice
• Black Eyed Peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
• Ricotta Cheese
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

How to Make Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, minced garlic, chopped onion, and jalapeños. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
4. In a large greased casserole dish (approximately 9x13 inches), spread one-third of the rice and bean mixture.
5. Top with one-half of the cheese mixture.
6. Spread one-half of the ricotta cheese evenly over the cheese layer.
7. Add another third of the rice and bean mixture.
8. Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
9. Spread the remaining ricotta cheese over the cheese layer.
10. Add the final third of the rice and bean mixture.
11. Bake for 40 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and top with sliced black olives.
13. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
14. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
15. Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!