Mexican Baked Rice Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup long- grain white rice
2 poblano chiles, fresh , sometime called pasillas
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped , plus
2 tbsp onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 cup whole kernel corn, canned and drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated , about 9 oz

Directions:

Char chiles over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides, turning occasionally.
Wrap in plastic and cool 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop chiles.
Bring 2 cups water, butter and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice, return to boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 16 minutes.
Transfer rice to large bowl; cool rice, stirring occasionally with fork.
Butter 2-quart shallow baking dish.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add 1/4 cup onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add chopped chiles; sauté 1 minute.
Add chile mixture and corn to rice in bowl.
Whisk sour cream, cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped onion in small bowl.
Add sour cream mixture and cheese to rice, stir.
Transfer rice mixture to prepared dish.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing).
Preheat oven to 325°F Bake rice until sides are light brown and mixture is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.03 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	16%
Cholesterol	27.02mg	9%
Sodium	449.9mg	19%
Potassium	76.21mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.38g	2%
Sugars	0.62g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	2%
Protein	5g	10%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	138.6mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.02 Kcal (402 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.73g	16%
Cholesterol	20.11mg	9%
Sodium	334.79mg	19%
Potassium	56.71mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.01g	2%
Sugars	0.46g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	2%
Protein	3.72g	10%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	12%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	103.2mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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