Baked Rice W Sour Cream Chilies And Corn Recipes

ZARELA'S FAMOUS CREAMY RICE CASSEROLE FROM AARON SANCHEZ

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil and add butter and salt. When the butter is melted add the rice and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover the rice with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, Take rice out of the saucepan and spread on a baking sheet to cool or allow to cool in the pan uncovered.
• Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the 1/4 cup chopped onion and cilantro and add salt to taste.
• Heat the lard in a frying pan and add the 1/2 cup chopped onion and garlic.
• Dice the poblanos and add to pan when the onion is wilted.
• Saute for one minute.
• Let cool and combine with the rice.
• Drain the can of corn well and add to the cool rice and poblano mixture.
• Add the sour cream mixture and mix in the grated cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through in a 350 degree oven.
• If using a Pyrex dish, the oven temperature should be 325 degrees.

BAKED RICE WITH GREEN CHILIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix all ingredients in an ungreased 2 quart casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until heated through.

CHILE CHEESE AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix sour cream, green onions and chilies.
• Season rice with salt and pepper.
• Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole with cooking spray and cover with half of the rice.
• Add a layer of half of the sour cream mixture and cover with half of the grated cheese.
• Repeat layers starting with rice and ending with cheese.
• Bake in a 350° oven until bubbly and the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
• This can be assembled ahead and baked when ready.
• Increase baking time if refrigerated, covering the top with foil if it browns too quickly.

MEXICAN SOUR CREAM RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• 2. Spray a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish w/ non stick spray. Mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro w/ the cooked rice. Season with salt
• 3. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.