Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole
This comforting casserole combines fluffy rice with a colourful mix of vegetables including bell peppers, onions, and three varieties of corn. The ingredients are bound with a creamy, spiced cheese sauce and baked until hot and bubbly. It's a substantial dish ideal for feeding a crowd, offering the classic flavours of a Mexican-inspired bake. The final touch is a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for extra richness.
- Time: 75 min
- Servings: 10
Source: Love2Feed
Ingredients
- quart water
- uncooked long-grain white rice
- tablespoons chicken broth
- tablespoon minced garlic
- green bell pepper, chopped
- small yellow onion, chopped
- can cream-style corn
- can Mexican-style corn, drained
- can whole kernel corn, drained
- can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
- can chopped green chile peppers, drained
- package Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- teaspoon chili powder
- shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese