New Mexico Chili Rice
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides Discover a flavorful New Mexico Chili Rice recipe featuring layers of fluffy rice, tangy sour cream, cottage cheese, and zesty whole chilies. Topped with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese, this hearty side dish is perfect for complementing your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Onions | Chopped |
| 4 tbsp. | Butter | None |
| 4 cups | Rice | Cooked |
| 2 cups | Sour Cream | None |
| 1 cup | Cottage Cheese | None |
| 1 | Bay Leaf | None |
| To taste | Salt | None |
| To taste | Pepper | None |
| 2 (8 oz.) cans | Whole Chilies | Unseeded and cut into strips |
| 2 cups | Cheddar Cheese | Grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Sauté the 1 cup chopped onions in 4 tbsp. butter until translucent and tender.
- Combine the cooked 4 cups rice, 2 cups sour cream, 1 cup cottage cheese, and the sautéed onions in a large mixing bowl, seasoning with Salt and Pepper to taste along with the 1 bay leaf.
Step 2: Assembly and Baking
- Layer the mixture in a baking dish, incorporating the 2-8 oz. cans whole chilies unseeded and cut into strips.
- Top the entire dish evenly with 2 cups grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake until bubbly, hot, and the cheddar cheese is completely melted and golden on top.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the dish in the baking dish a few hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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