Crock Pot Arroz Con Queso

Rice, cheese and beans cooked in the crock pot so that you can have comfort food at the end of a long day.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can  mexican style beans, undrained
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup cottage cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chilies, drained (optional)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  cup corn kernel
• 2  cups  shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. Set aside 1 cup of the grated cheese.
2. Mix all other ingredients together, breaking up the tomatoes carefully.
3. Place mixture into a well greased crock pot.
4. Cover and cook on low setting for 6-9 hours.
5. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved grated cheese.