Caitlin's Mexican Rice

A different twist on Mexican rice. It can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sliced ripe olives, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Combine sour cream, green chilies, and salt in a small bowl. Layer 1/2 of the cooked rice on the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture over the rice, and sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top. Layer half of the olives, followed by the remaining cooked rice and the Cheddar cheese. Decorate the top of the casserole with the remaining olives.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, 30 to 40 minutes.