Cheesy Rice with Peas

Name: Cheesy Rice with Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups cooked long grain rice; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 6 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

"I start by assembling Cheesy Rice with Peas, so it can bake while I work on the rest of the meal," she explains. I usually have leftover cooked rice in the refrigerator, so this side dish goes together quickly.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups cooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 213 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Rice with Peas in Quick Cooking January/February 2003

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cstamper1438

Jul 30, 2012

I have made this several times this year. Very easy, Very good!!
scoutmamma

Dec 5, 2009

quick and easy... i love to reuse the white rice i get with take out chinese food, to make this... kids love it!