Mexican Sour Cream Rice

Mexican Sour Cream Rice - This easy and delicious side dish is the perfect compliment to any Mexican dish and the perfect alternative to the usual Mexican/Spanish rice. #sidedish #mexicanfood #mexican #texmex #sourcream #sourcreamrice #bakedrice #corn #cheese #numstheword #recipe #video #easy #mexican #Black #Beans #sour #cream

This tasty Mexican Sour Cream Rice side dish is the perfect alternative to traditional Mexican/Spanish rice. It’s easy to make and a great side dish for Cinco de Mayo! It also makes for a great burrito filler too!

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Mexican Sour Cream Rice , By Food Blog Nindi .

Mexican Sour Cream Rice - This easy and delicious side dish is the perfect compliment to any Mexican dish and the perfect alternative to the usual Mexican/Spanish rice. #sidedish #mexicanfood #mexican #texmex #sourcream #sourcreamrice #bakedrice #corn #cheese #numstheword #recipe #video #easy #mexican #Black #Beans #sour #cream

Total time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings

Ingredients :

• 1 can (14 ounce) chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked rice - we like Jasmine (NOT MINUTE RICE)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces diced green chilies
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1 can (15.25 ounce) corn, drained or 2 cups fresh (yellow or white)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions :

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil.
• Once rice begins to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Spray an 8x8 square casserole dish with non-stick spray set aside.
• Once rice is done, all chicken broth will be absorbed.
• Turn off burner and place pot on a cool burner.
• Add to the rice the sour cream, green chiles, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Mix well.
• Season with salt and mix again.
• Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Cheese will be bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve immediately!