Corn Rice Casserole

SERVES: 10

COOK TIME: 45 Min

This Tex-Mex inspired casserole is creamy, colorful, and, most importantly, flavorful. Our Corn Rice Casserole is hearty enough to be eaten on its own or can be paired with a Southwestern-style chicken dish.

What You'll Need

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15-1/2-ounce) can cream-style corn
2 (11-ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (11-ounce) can diced tomato and green chilies, undrained
1 (8-ounce) loaf mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add bell pepper and onion and saute 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients including rice. Spoon into baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Notes

Friends always call and ask for recipes they can prepare ahead and freeze. Well, this recipe works great for that! To freeze it, line the baking dish with aluminum foil; fill and freeze. Lift the frozen casserole from the dish, and wrap it tightly with foil; return to the freezer. When you're ready to cook it, remove the foil, and place frozen casserole back into the serving dish. Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then bake it as directed above, and get ready for rave reviews!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 341
Calories from Fat 88
Total Fat 9.7g 15 %
Saturated Fat 5.7g 28 %
Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
Protein 10g 20 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 581mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 54g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Sugars 6.1g 0 %

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jlsdh38 3447114

May 24, 2017

What can be used in place of the Mexican processed cheese product?

Test Kitchen Team

May 25, 2017

Hi there! You can substitute Campbell's brand Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup. Enjoy!

dratsuc 0600615

May 30, 2016

cooked groun beef with the peppers and onions. Great one dish meal!! served wih corn bread muffins. GONE!!

Nanogoodsell 24490 24

Jul 27, 2015

can you use crock pot instead of baking and if yes high or low and how long?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 28, 2015

Hi there! - We have not tried this recipe in a slow cooker, but believe that it will work. We suggest trying to cook on low heat for about 6 hours or on high heat for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Let us know how it turns out!

meemow1 8649286

Dec 04, 2012

this one sounds like a winner will try it for supper

hsoltwisch

Apr 07, 2012

Sounds like a winner for special occasions for home, church, etc.