Chili-Cheese Bake

This comforting Chili-Cheese Bake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining fluffy cooked rice with savory kidney beans, zesty green chiles, and a blend of warm spices like cumin and chili powder. The dish is crowned with a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese that melts into a golden, bubbly crust during baking. It offers a perfect balance of textures, from the tender rice to the creamy cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual potlucks. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this bake delivers rich, satisfying flavors that everyone will love.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 256.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This comforting Chili-Cheese Bake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining fluffy cooked rice with savory kidney beans, zesty green chiles, and a blend of warm spices like cumin and chili powder. The dish is crowned with a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese that melts into a golden, bubbly crust during baking. It offers a perfect balance of textures, from the tender rice to the creamy cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual potlucks. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this bake delivers rich, satisfying flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

3 cups Cooked rice 1 md Chopped onion
2 cloves Garlic -- minced
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1 cans Green chiles -- chopped 4
1 teaspoons Dried oregano

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, green chiles, dried oregano, Creole seasoning, and chili powder.
3
Add rinsed and drained red kidney beans to the bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
4
Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
5
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
6
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 256.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g19%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 5.9g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, cheese, bake, casserole, rice, beans, cheddar, comfort food, american, dinner, easy, family meal, spicy, oven, kidney beans, green chiles, cumin, creole, vegetarian, hearty

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