ARROZ CON QUESO (CHEESY RICE)

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I combined a recipe a had from the monthly co-op newsletter and Recipe No. 77683. Preparation does not include time to cook rice. You can cheat and buy the frozen brown rice from Trader Joe's.

Provided by Mad City Pug Lady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1/2 cup red chile, diced
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet; add onion and chilies. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook 2 minutes more.
  • In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and onion mixture. Spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick spray.
  • Spread 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture. Top that with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese. Top that with 1/2 of the Monterey jack cheese. Repeat, ending with the rice/bean mixture.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; cover casserole with the salsa. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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This recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover.


Muhammad Shakil
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I added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to this recipe and it was delicious!


Bspntrading1
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This was a great way to use up leftover rice. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Riaz Rajpoot
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


sardar Farooq karim
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I've tried a lot of cheesy rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is amazing!


Abinash Tharu
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This is my go-to recipe for cheesy rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shalom Shak
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tyler Black
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This dish was surprisingly good! I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be really flavorful and cheesy.


Donatus Enyi
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Meh.


Ahtasham Khan
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Not a fan. The cheese sauce was bland and the rice was overcooked.


Newman Tamu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out delicious. The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but that's easily fixed by adding more milk.


Md Oli Ullah
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I've made this cheesy rice dish several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy meal that my whole family loves.


Owen Drip
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This cheesy rice dish was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.