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Old El Paso Cheesy Enchilada Rice

Here's how you make Old El Paso Cheesy Enchilada Rice
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 14 ounces dry long grain white rice (2 cups)
  • 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles, undrained (1 can)
  • 19 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 can)
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups water
  • Garnish
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt butter.

  • Step 2: Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes and add the rice.

  • Step 3: Cook until opaque.

  • Step 4: Add Old El Paso Green Chiles, Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce, and 3 cups of water; rinsing out the cans.

  • Step 5: Stir and cover the pan.

  • Step 6: Bring to a boil.

  • Step 7: Set the heat to low and simmer.

  • Step 8: Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

  • Step 9: Keep covered in between stirs.

  • Step 10: Once the rice is cooked through, add one more cup of water and the shredded cheese.

  • Step 11: Stir and cook another 5 minutes until the rice is tender.

  • Step 12: Garnish with cilantro and/or scallions and serve warm.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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