Description
This Green Chili Rice Casserole is a comforting and cheesy baked dish combining cooked white rice with flavorful canned green chilis, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked until bubbly and golden brown, this casserole makes a delicious and easy side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Mixture
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 8 ounces canned green chilis
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cooked white rice, canned green chilis, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything until the mixture is well blended.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then spread the rice mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the rice mixture to create a golden crust when baked.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese topping turns lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro to add a touch of freshness and color before serving.
- Serve: Scoop portions and enjoy this warm, cheesy Green Chili Rice Casserole as a satisfying side dish or main course.
Notes
- To reheat in the oven: Allow the casserole to come to room temperature by sitting out of the fridge for about 30 minutes. Then preheat oven to 325 degrees F, cover the casserole with foil, and reheat for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
- To reheat in the microwave: For smaller portions, transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for about 1 minute or until heated thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
