Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus optional ½ cup for topping; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; ½ cup chopped green onions; Red Peppers (not specified in recipe); ½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons recaito; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Red Pepper Flakes (not specified in recipe); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle chiles (as alternative to recaito); Vegetable oil cooking spray

Craving a fiery fiesta in your mouth? This Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole is a cheesy, spicy, and incredibly satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lively get-together. Packed with flavor from chipotle chilies, cumin, and zesty green onions, this casserole is topped with melted cheese for a truly irresistible experience. Serve it as a hearty main course or as a delicious side dish – either way, it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 386.3 kcal

Protein 14g

Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole

2 cups cooked rice
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus optional ½ cup for topping
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
Red Peppers (not specified in recipe)
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons recaito
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Red Pepper Flakes (not specified in recipe)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle chiles (as alternative to recaito)
Vegetable oil cooking spray

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How to Make Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked rice, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (drained), and ½ cup chopped green onions.
Mix well to combine.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons recaito (or 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Add the sour cream mixture to the rice mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch oven-safe casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.
Pour the rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
If desired, top with an additional ½ cup of shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

38g

Carbs

20g

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