Cheesy Cilantro & Sour Cream Rice
Cheesy cilantro and sour cream rice is a delicious take on Mexican rice. Say hello to your new favorite taco night side dish!
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 1 15 oz can corn drained
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl, except for half of the shredded cheese. Stir together until completely combined.
- Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then transfer the rice mixture to it. Spread out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop of the rice mixture.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled to feed a crowd! Just bake it in a 9x13" baking dish instead.
- Want to turn this into a meal? Add a pound of cooked ground beef, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even a can of drained black beans.
- Don't want to fuss with cooking rice before making this? Buy the microwaveable bags of rice and just microwave it before you make this and you're good to go!
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 1mg