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Enchilada Rice Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious rice casserole featuring enchilada flavors with tortillas topped with cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles (1 can)
  • 19 ounces Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or pepper jack cheese)
  • 4 cups water
  • to taste scallions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place butter in a 5-qt. saute pan and set over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the rice, Old El Paso Green Chiles, Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce, and 3 cups of water.
  3. Stir and cover the pan. Bring to a boil. Set the heat to low and simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Keep covered in between stirs.
  4. Once the rice is cooked through, add one more cup of water and the shredded cheese. Stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until the rice is tender.
  5. Garnish with cilantro or scallions and serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish can be customized with different types of cheese or additional spices.
  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños or use a spicier variety of enchilada sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg