Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 268
  • Fat:
  • 10 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 38 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 591 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 34 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 8 g

Fiesta Cheese Rice

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

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Side Dish

METHOD

Microwave

PREP

15 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

30 min.

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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008

Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008