Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe | Ree Drummond

Level: Simple
Makes: 12 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: 355
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Sodium: 408 mg

Time: 55 min
Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 40 min

Transform your dinner table with this irresistible Mexican Rice Casserole from Ree Drummondbursting with vibrant flavors, cheesy goodness, and fluffy rice that's sure to become a family favorite. It's simple, hearty, and perfect for feeding a crowd!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 to 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cups long grain rice
• Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
• One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, like Rotel
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (increase if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock (add more as needed)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375F.
2. Saut the base: Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion. Saut for 3 to 4 minutes. Lower the heat and stir in the rice, mixing constantly to prevent burning. Continue cooking the rice over low heat for around 3 minutes.
3. Add flavors and simmer: Stir in the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, and turmeric. Mix thoroughly and let cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well. Increase heat and bring everything to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and cook until the rice is just slightly underdone, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Top and bake: Scatter the grated cheese on top. Bake uncovered until the cheese bubbles and the rice is fully cooked through, about 15 more minutes.
5. Serve with flair: Finish with chopped cilantro and serve hotwatch it disappear as everyone digs into this cozy, flavor-packed delight!