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Baked Green Chile Rice

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • stock - enough to cook the rice per package directions
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 1 cup shredded cheese your choice
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 8 oz canned green chilies 2 small cans

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot to medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the cumin and green pepper. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add the rice. Stir for 2 minutes to coat the rice in the oil and lightly toast, then add the scallion whites and the stock. Cover, and cook the rice until done.
  • To the cooked rice, add the sour cream, cream cheese, canned chilies, and half the grated cheese. Stir, and taste. Add salt if you'd like.
  • Spread the rice mixture into a baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese.
  • To cook, broil the top (if the rice is still hot), or bake at 375F for 20 - 30 minutes until hot throughout and melty on top.

Notes

  • Make this up to 3 days ahead and keep in the fridge - bake whenever you'd like to eat it!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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