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Mexican Rice Casserole

Irresistible 7-Ingredient Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

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A hearty Mexican Rice Casserole with layers of rice, chili beans, sour cream, corn chips, and melted cheese.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 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

Instructions

  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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  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 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Spread sour cream over the rice mixture. Sprinkle crushed corn chips over the sour cream layer; top with Mexican cheese blend.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add diced jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Substitute black beans for chili beans if preferred.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg