Rice Pilaf With Corn Chiles And Cheese Recipes

EASY CHEESY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium-high heat in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Sautè until soft, but don't let them brown, about 4 minutes.
• Add rice, salt, and bay leaf to the onions and bell peppers. Cook 1 minute.
• Stir in the chicken stock (I use reconstituted chicken bouillon. Cover and simmer on low until the rice is soft and tender, usually about 15-20 minutes.
• Add the peas. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until you don't see any liquid in the rice. Remove from the heat and sit for 10 minutes before serving.
• When ready to serve, remove the bay leaf, and use a spoon or a fork to fluff the rice before adding cheese and parley. Add some freshly ground pepper if desired.

CHEESY CHILE RICE

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup chopped scallions, a 4-ounce can chopped green chiles (drained), 1 cup shredded cheddar, and salt and cayenne to taste. Butter a casserole dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Spread the rice mixture in the dish, sprinkle with more parmesan and dot with butter. Bake 20 minutes at 450 degrees.

MEXICAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

BROWN RICE PILAF WITH ONIONS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat with oil. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.

WHITE RICE PILAF WITH CORN, ROASTED CHILES, AND FRESH CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the rice and the onion and stir frequently for about 7 minutes, until the onion is softened but not browned. Add the hot broth, salt, and chile strips to the pan and bring it back up to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the rice is perfectly tender. Add the crumbled cheese and parsley and fluff with a fork, mixing all the ingredients evenly. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.