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Corny, Easy-Peasy Cheesy Rice

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  • Servings:

    Serves 8 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    40 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups fresh corn kernels (slice raw kernels off 4 ears of corn) or frozen corn kernels
2 cups frozen peas (or mixed vegetables)
1 each small onion, finely chopped
2 cups 2% fat sharp cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups Skim milk (fat free)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Corny, Easy-Peasy Cheesy Rice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Spoon mixture into the casserole dish and sprinkle with paprika.
3. Bake for 40 minutes or until hot and edges are slightly crisp.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 8
Base Nutrients
Calories 554 kcal (28%)
Calories from Fat 189 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 21 g (32%)
Saturated Fat 15 g (75%)
Cholesterol 36 mg (12%)
Sodium 396 mg (17%)
Total Carbohydrates 93 g (31%)
Dietary Fiber 11 g (44%)
Protein 27 g (45%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A 781 IU (2%)
Vitamin C 17 mg (19%)
Minerals
Calcium 365 mg (28%)
Iron 11 mg (61%)
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