Cheesy Taco Rice Bake Recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 ounces taco seasoning 2 (1-ounce) packets
- 16 ounces salsa
- 8 ounce block-style cream cheese cut into cubes
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain the grease.1 pound ground beef
- Add the taco seasoning and salsa. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.2 ounces taco seasoning, 16 ounces salsa
- Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream, and cook until smooth.8 ounce block-style cream cheese, 8 ounces sour cream
- Add the rice and ½ cup of cheese, and stir to combine.3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- Transfer to the baking dish, and top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of taco bake. Actual calories will vary.
- Technically, the dish could be served after the ingredients are mixed on the stove top. Just make sure everything is bubbling hot then add the remaining cheese and let it melt. You can skip the oven all together.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Taco Rice Bake Recipe
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
695
% Daily Value*
Fat
49
g
75
%
Saturated Fat
25
g
125
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
152
mg
51
%
Sodium
1687
mg
70
%
Potassium
553
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
2370
IU
47
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
384
mg
38
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
