SOUTHWESTERN RICE BAKE

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Whenever I have a hard time planning dinner, my husband requests his favorite bake. Often, I use it as an entree, served with warm tortillas. Other times, I eliminate the meat and present it as a spicy side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked brown or white rice
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, beef, sour cream, 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, chilies, salt and pepper. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with olives, tomatoes and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 36g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Florence Ball
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best rice dish they'd ever had.


RÓRÉ Dè A8tn
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Rajpoot Sb
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Yaseen Lucky
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I love the smoky flavor of this dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Barveer Barveer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


hoi kei man
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best rice dish they'd ever had.


Ashir Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Siboniso Mfanekiso
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I love that this dish is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Ray Tariq
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This is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Michael Ambriz
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


sj jones
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I love the smoky flavor of this dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


coolkid dennoh
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This is a great recipe to experiment with. I've tried it with different types of rice, beans, and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Mudasir Mahmood
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I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best rice dish they'd ever had.


Jamal Sorkar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Athina Charalampopoulou
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I love that this dish can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


shazaib malik
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Love Guru
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and I can always find ingredients I have on hand to make it.


sameer farooq
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Limbu Kanxa
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.