Arroz Con Queso (Cheesy Rice)

Submitted by Mad City Pug Lady

"I combined a recipe a had from the monthly co-op newsletter and Recipe No. 77683. Preparation does not include time to cook rice. You can cheat and buy the frozen brown rice from Trader Joe's."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
• 1⁄2 cup red chile, diced
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet; add onion and chilies. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook 2 minutes more.
3. In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and onion mixture. Spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick spray.
4. Spread 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture. Top that with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese. Top that with 1/2 of the Monterey jack cheese. Repeat, ending with the rice/bean mixture.
5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven; cover casserole with the salsa. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Reviews

[jane49423]

We all loved it, especially my husband. No one could even tell I was sneaking brown rice into the meal!