Description
Experience a masterpiece with our delectable recipe, for Cheesy Pepper Jack Rice Bake. Picture a harmony of sautéed bell peppers, tender rice, and the perfect touch of deliciousness from sour cream and cream of celery soup. The vibrant blend of flavors continues as we introduce chopped chiles and sweet corn kernels to the mix creating a tantalizing dance on your taste buds. Generously topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese each mouthful takes you on a journey through layers of texture and flavor. This incredible side dish is not, about food; it’s a symphony of memories evoking cozy evenings when loved ones gathered around to enjoy this warm and flavorful creation. Prepare yourself for a combination of comfort and spice – a sensation that lingers pleasantly with every bite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 cups cooked rice
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish measuring 9x13x2 inches.
In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons of oil, over medium-high heat. Sauté one red bell and one onion that has been chopped until they become softened which should take around 8 minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine 6 cups of rice with ingredients such as cream (use one container), cream of celery soup (use one can), chopped green chiles (use two cans), corn kernels (use one cup) and the sautéed mixture of pepper and onion. Make sure to add 1 cup of shredded Pepper Jack cheese to the mixture and mix everything well.
Spread the rice mixture evenly in the baking dish that you prepared earlier.
Cover the dish with foil. Place it in the oven. Allow it to bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Pepper Jack cheese on top.
Bake, without covering for 10 minutes until you notice that the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
Take it out of the oven. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this Cheesy Pepper Jack Rice Bake while it is still warm and filled with flavor!
Notes
To ensure that this Cheesy Pepper Jack Rice Bake is gluten-free make sure to use ingredients that are certified as gluten. Choose a cream of celery soup that is specifically made without gluten and carefully check the labels of canned chopped chiles for any gluten-containing additives. Also, verify that the sour cream and shredded Pepper Jack cheese brands you select have been certified as gluten-free. By being mindful of these specifics you can savor this delectable dish worry-free knowing it’s completely free, from gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 40 MINUTES
