Description
A delicious and hearty Mexican Rice Casserole that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, bell pepper, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or ground beef for extra protein.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Top with fresh cilantro or avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg