Green Chili Cheesy Rice Bakey
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Green Chili Cheesy Rice Bakey, a creamy and comforting casserole perfect for any occasion! This dish combines fluffy white rice with the zesty kick of diced green chilies, melting together with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses for a gooey, cheesy delight. A luscious cream cheese and seasoned milk mixture binds everything together, creating a rich and flavorful bake with hints of garlic and onion. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal as a hearty side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and added aroma, and serve it hot to impress family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 4-ounce cans Green chilies (diced, canned)
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, diced green chilies, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the rice mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or a main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
