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FIESTA RICE BAKE


Active Time : 1 Hour 0 Minutes
Total Time : 1 Hour 0 Minutes
Serves : 9

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pkg (6.25 oz) Mexican rice with seasoning mix
  • 2-1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 can (4 oz each) diced green chilies
  • 1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped, optional
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream, optional

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice with water and Blue Bonnet according to package directions. Cool slightly.

Add 1 cup cheese, the chilies, olives and egg; mix until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream, if desired. Cut into 9 wedges to serve.