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Southwestern Rice Bake

Name: Southwestern Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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 chiles; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional: Sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023

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.

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Ingredients

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 chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the rice, beef, sour cream, 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, chiles, 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

1 each: 612 calories, 36g fat (23g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 811mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

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