Best 8 Pinto Bean And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a delicious pinto bean and rice casserole! This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a mouthwatering pinto bean and rice casserole that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a tantalizing pinto bean and rice casserole that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINTO BEANS AND RICE



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I love to try different foods, and I especially like to see the reaction of my family when I put new dishes on the dinner table. This was a success. I've since served it at many potlucks and have been asked for the recipe every time.-Linda Romano, Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup ketchup
2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and beans. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PINTO BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This casserole is quick and simple. It tastes great with tortilla chips.-Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mild or hot picante sauce
1 can (15 ounces) Spanish rice
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. casserole, combine the beans, picante sauce, rice, beef and half the cheese. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

RICE AND BEANS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup dried borlotti or cannellini beans
1 tablespoon EVOO, plus some to drizzle
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more to pass
Finely chopped red onion, for garnish
1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Salt

Steps:

  • Soak the beans 4 hours or overnight.
  • Rinse the beans after soaking. Place the rinsed beans in a pot with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO, the celery, garlic onions and some salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover, about 1 quart, and bring to a low boil. Cook until tender, adding a bit more water if necessary, about 30 minutes. Puree half of the mixture, reserve.
  • Meanwhile heat the stock to a boil, then add the rice and stir. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 16 minutes, then stir in the herbs and butter. Cook 1 minute more and remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet with a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat.
  • Grease a large casserole dish. Combine the rice with half of the cheese, the pureed beans, whole beans, vegetables and sausage. Top with remaining cheese. Cool and cover, then store in the fridge until ready to eat.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the casserole to room temperature.
  • Bake until heated through, top with an extra drizzle of oil, the reserved parsley and raw onions before serving. Pass the cheese at the table.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns, celery, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, lemon, onions and the herb bundle tied with string. Sprinkle with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer. Simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Then cool chicken in its stock. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables. Remove the chicken in large pieces from skin and bones. Reserve the meat for another use.

EASY BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Serve this easy rice and bean casserole topped with avocado and sour cream or use as a burrito filler. Inspired by Green Valley Kitchen's Rice and Black Bean Casserole.

Provided by Jax

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
½ medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
3 medium carrots, grated
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Combine water, rice, and bouillon cubes in a wide, shallow pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring a few times early on to dissolve bouillon cubes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Add lime juice and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a wide, shallow, oven-safe pan (like a paella pan) over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, pinto beans, salsa, and carrots; mix well. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until well mixed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top with remaining Cheddar and bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 496.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PINTO BEAN AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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If you have a taste for Mexican and are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, here it is. You'll find layers of vibrant flavor and different textures in this pinto bean casserole. Suggested garnishes: chopped cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, and black olives.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant®), drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups corn chips (such as Fritos®)
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine pinto beans, chicken, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread corn chips on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and evenly distribute the bean mixture over top. Sprinkle with Colby-Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is heated through, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1626.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MAZ'S RICE & BEANS CASSEROLE



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This is a juicy casserole that freezes well. With salad, this casserole can make 3 meals for 2 people.

Provided by Mary Alice Zurbach

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken or 1 cup beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chilies
1 (12 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 lb hamburger or 1 1/2 cups diced ham

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, celery, and garlic and saute for 4 minute.
  • Add the rice and saute for 2 minute.
  • Add broth, tomatoes and spices.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minute.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 deg.
  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Add beans and green chilies to meat and heat.
  • Add to rice mixture when done and combine.
  • Place all ingredients in a 9 x 13 casserole.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Cook in oven for 20 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 1062.4, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 30.7

PINTO-CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Beans and rice are usually served separately in Mexico, but, occasionally the two are combined in delicious casseroles. This is quick and easy.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup skim milk
3 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly oil a 1-quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine rice, beans, and cheese. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Beat with a fork or wire whisk until well blended. Add to rice mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined. Place in prepared casserole. Press mixture down gently with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake uncovered, 35 minutes or until set.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use flavorful beans. Pinto beans are a classic choice, but you can also use black beans, kidney beans, or even lentils. Just be sure to rinse and sort the beans before cooking.
  • Cook the rice and beans separately. This will help prevent the rice from becoming mushy. You can use your favorite method for cooking rice, but be sure to cook it until it is tender.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Vegetable broth or chicken broth will add a lot of flavor to the casserole. You can also use water, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Add plenty of seasonings. Pinto beans and rice can be bland, so don't be afraid to add some spices and herbs. Chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. Once the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly, it's done. Overcooking will make the casserole dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Pinto bean and rice casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and economical dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans and rice. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious casserole that your whole family will love.

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