Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup white rice

2 cups water

2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans

undrained

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

¾ cup water

or more as needed

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1 cup crushed corn chips

or to taste

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Corn Tortilla Chips

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Stir chili beans tomato sauce and 3/4 cup water through the cooked rice; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour rice mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread sour cream over the rice mixture. Sprinkle crushed corn chips over the sour cream layer; top with Mexican cheese blend.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 249.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 32.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 17%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 19.4mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 504.9IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 3.6mg 6%

Folate: 40.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 138.4mg 14%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 16.2mg 6%

Potassium: 399.1mg 11%

Sodium: 581.4mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 94.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.