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Mexican-Style Rice and Cheese (recipes)


Mexican-Style Rice and Cheese

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:



1can (about 15 ounces) Mexican-style beans

1can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapeños

2cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese, divided

1-1/2cups uncooked converted long-grain rice

1large onion, finely chopped

1/2(8-ounce) package cream cheese

3cloves garlic, minced









Preparation:





1.Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Combine beans, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, rice, onion, cream cheese and garlic in slow cooker; mix well. 2.Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours until rice is tender but not overcooked.3.Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese just before serving.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

753 mg







Protein

19 g







Carbohydrate

51 g







Cholesterol

39 mg







Total Fat

16 g







Calories

421