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Fiesta Cheese Rice Recipe

"I usually serve this spicy rice side dish alongside chicken enchiladas or tacos for a great Mexican meal," writes Sarah Rodefeld of Maud, Oklahoma.

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Fiesta Cheese Rice Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups water
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 268 calories, 10 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 591 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Fiesta Cheese Rice in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p55

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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by vewebber58

This was so tasty, plus easy and quick to make. I needed something that would go together fast to accompany meat on one of my nights when i was uninspired but tired of the same old same old same old......filled the bill wonderfully! This would be great with Mexican food too.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2010 by CHERYLAK

This was so easy and delicious. I actually cooked in my Turbo Cooker because I do not prefer microwave but I used 10 minute brown rice and 75% reduced fat cheddar and added a cup of baby carrots, a small onion, chopped and two cloves of minced garlic to round it off. Served it with boneless pork chops and was amazed how the flavors popped! I would definitely make this again and again.