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Green Rice Chile Bake Recipe

This easy Tex-Mex Green Rice Chile Bake is the perfect comforting side dish! Made with mild canned green chiles, creamy sour cream, and melty cheeses, it's a crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to whip up. Find all the ingredients in your local supermarket – ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1042.6 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Green Rice Chile Bake

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How to Make Green Rice Chile Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut 8 ounces of jack cheese into 1/2-inch squares.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the jack cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (undrained), 2 cups cooked rice, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Top with 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Can be frozen for future enjoyment.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

100g

Carbs

51g

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