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mexican rice

breezermom avatar
Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

A Mexican rice without the tomatoes!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican rice

  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 4 c
    cooked long-grain rice
  • `12 oz
    carton small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 lg
    bay leaf, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 can
    chopped green chiles, drained (4 ounces each)
  • 2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (8 ounces)
  • fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make mexican rice

  • 1
    Saute onion in butter in a skillet 3 minutes or until tender. Combine sauteed onion, rice, and the next 4 ingredients. Mix well.
  • 2
    Layer rice mixture and chiles in an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch dish; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
  • 3
    Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until the cheese melts.
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