TEX-MEX BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE

Serve a deliciously flavorful rice casserole dish at dinnertime tonight! The whole family will love trying this cheesy Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole.

Prep Time    : 20 mins

Cook Time   : 30 mins

Total Time    : 50 mins

Servings      : 8

INGREDIENTS

·         1 lb. extra-lean ground beef  

·         1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread 

·         1 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix  

·         2 Tbsp. milk 

·         1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained  

·         1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, undrained 

·         1/2 cup chopped onions  

·         3 cups cooked long-grain white rice 

·   1 cup KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, divided  

·         1 cup crushed tortilla chips 

·         3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Heat oven to 350ºF.

2.  Brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, seasoning mix and milk until blended.

3.  Drain meat; return to skillet. Add cream cheese mixture, tomatoes, corn and onions; mix well.

4. Combine rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; spread to cover bottom of dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining shredded cheese; cover.

5.   Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with crushed chips and cilantro.

Kitchen Tip

1.   Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.

2.   Substitute

Substitute 1 jar (14 oz.) of your favorite salsa for the fire-roasted tomatoes.

Recipe from kraftrecipes. Com

Nutrition

Calories

370

Calories From Fat

0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g

21%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 70mg

23%

Sodium 680mg

30%

Total Carbohydrates 35g

13%

Dietary Fibers 2g

7%

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 19g

38%

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

4%

Calcium

10%

Iron

15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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