Rice Con Queso

Name: Rice Con Queso
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. raw brown rice, cooked with salt and pepper (about 3 c.); 1/2 c. dry black beans or pinto beans, cooked (about 1 1/2 c.); 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 small can chilies; Ricotta cheese; chopped black olives, chopped fresh onions and parsley (optional); 1 large chopped onion; 3/4 lb. Jack cheese, shredded; milk or yogurt

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw brown rice, cooked with salt and pepper (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. dry black beans or pinto beans, cooked (about 1 1/2 c.)
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 small can chilies
Ricotta cheese
chopped black olives, chopped fresh onions and parsley (optional)
1 large chopped onion
3/4 lb. Jack cheese, shredded
milk or yogurt

Directions

1

Mix together rice, beans, garlic, onion and chilies.
2

In casserole repeat layers of rice-bean mixture, Ricotta cheese (thinned slightly with milk or yogurt) and shredded Jack cheese. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and garnish (if desired) with black olives, fresh onions and parsley.
3

End with layer of rice-bean mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle grated cheese over top.
4

Garnish. Serves 6.