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Mexican Sour Cream Rice Recipe
Mexican sour cream rice features baked rice combined with sour cream, cheese, diced chiles, fresh cilantro, and corn for rich, creamy results that pair wonderfully with green enchiladas. This indulgent rice preparation creates luxurious texture through sour cream while the cheese adds additional richness and flavor depth. The combination of chiles, cilantro, and corn provides authentic Mexican flavors while the creamy base makes this perfect for special occasions.
Baked rice with sour cream, cheese, diced chiles, cilantro, and corn. Would be great served with green enchiladas!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a large pot, bring rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Stir sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro into cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 287 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 287 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 773mg | 34% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 196mg | 15% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 200mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
