Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Twice Baked Crispy Cheesy Taco Rice Casserole. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Tex-Mex flavors in a satisfying and cheesy bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
- Crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
- Fresh cilantro, green onions, or jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onion and beef: In a skillet, sauté the onion, then add the ground beef, cook until browned, and mix in taco seasoning and water.
- Combine ingredients: Add rice, tomatoes, black beans, corn, garlic powder, sour cream, and half of each cheese. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
- Layer and bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, bake, add crushed chips, and bake until golden.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, green onions, or jalapeños, and enjoy!
Notes
- To add heat, include diced jalapeños or hot sauce. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
