Chipotle Rice Casserole

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe is from Betty Crocker."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 roma tomatoes, sliced

directions

1. Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F Lightly spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix roasted peppers, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cilantro, chipotle chiles, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the cooked rice.
2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Stir in flour, using wire whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk, broth, cumin and garlic salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir about 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Stir into rice mixture in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Arrange tomato slices on top. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.