Cheesy Beans And Rice Food

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Add green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender.
• Add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes on low.
• Remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
• Add rice, stir until combined.
• Sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• In a large, deep braiser sauté the onion, garlic and pepper until soft and fragrant.
• Add the rice and season with the taco spice and a pinch of salt. Pour in the chicken stock and tomatoes.
• Allow to cook until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid then stir in the beans, corn and chicken.
• Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the cheese then bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the rice is cooked through.
• Remove from the oven, top with fresh coriander/cilantro, sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.

EASY CHEESY RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until veggies soften, 3-4 minutes. Then add salsa and stir together. Season mixture with cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Rinse rice well under cold water until the water runs clear. Then add rice to the skillet along with drained and rinsed black beans. Stir together well.
• Add water (or stock) to the skillet and bring to a slight simmer. Turn heat down to low and cover. Cook rice and beans for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked and water is evaporated. Stir once or twice during cooking to make sure the rice isn't clumping or cooking too quickly. If the rice and beans seems particularly dry, add another 1/2 cup of liquid.
• When rice and beans are cooked and the rice is tender, stir mixture with a fork and season to your taste with salt and pepper.
• Dot the top of the rice and beans with handfuls of cheddar cheese and cover with lid. Residual heat should melt the cheese, but if you've waited too long, you can also stick the skillet in a 350 degrees F. oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese really well (that's my preference).
• Garnish skillet with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro and serve while warm.
• The cheesy rice and beans works great as a hearty side dish OR you can serve it with flour tortillas to make it an entree.

CHEESY BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a deep iron skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onions and peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook another min.
• 2. Add rice and spices (not cilantro). Saute until browned and fragrant.
• 3. Add green chilis and tomatoes and vegetable broth to pan. Stir to combine.
• 4. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes until rice is done.
• 5. When rice finishes cooking, add beans, corn and chopped fresh cilantro Stir to combine.
• 6. Add more salt & pepper and/or spices to taste if needed.
• 7. Topped with grated cheese and move to oven. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Add olive oil to a 15-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sausage and sear it on each side until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Remove the skillet from heat and add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, 1 cup of cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Top with pats of butter (evenly spaced) and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake another 20 minutes, or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
• Top with parsley. Salt to taste.

CHEESY RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cook and stir turkey in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Add tomatoes with their liquid, the beans, rice and water; mix well. Cover. Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• Top with Singles; cover. Let stand until Singles are melted.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir in salsa, lime juice and cilantro Spread rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with beans and cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

CHEESY BAKED BLACK BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and preheat oven to 350*.
• Spread the prepared rice in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Spread the beans evenly over the rice.
• Finally, cover the beans with the shredded cheese.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and just beginning to brown.
• Sprinkle with cilantro to garnish and serve with lime wedges and salsa, if desired.

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper then the corn; stir well. Add chili powder and cumin and stir together until mixed.
• Add beans and drained tomatoes; stir well. Remove from heat and fold in the prepared rice, incorporating all ingredients. Add cheese and stir together until cheese is distributed and melted. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (If your rice is cold, placing the lid on top a few minutes should warm it through.).
• Serve with a variety of toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado slices and chips or flour tortillas.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
• In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.