Cheesy Rice And Bean Pie Recipes

EASY CHEESY RICE AND BEANIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onions are wilted and just browning on edges.
• In a large bowl, fork beat eggs. Stir in milk. Add dry mustard, nutmeg, salt. Mix the cheeses together but save 1/2 cup to sprinkle on top of the casserole.
• Add cheese, onions, rice, and beans. Mix together.
• Grease a 9x9 casserole pan with butter or olive oil. Turn the rice, cheese, and bean mixture into the pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
• Bake at 375F for 40 minutes. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: You can substitute red kidney beans for black beans and feel free to use whatever cheese you have on hand. Colby, Monterey Jack, Fontina, Mild Cheddar, Pepper Jack are all fine.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESY RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until veggies soften, 3-4 minutes. Then add salsa and stir together. Season mixture with cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Rinse rice well under cold water until the water runs clear. Then add rice to the skillet along with drained and rinsed black beans. Stir together well.
• Add water (or stock) to the skillet and bring to a slight simmer. Turn heat down to low and cover. Cook rice and beans for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked and water is evaporated. Stir once or twice during cooking to make sure the rice isn't clumping or cooking too quickly. If the rice and beans seems particularly dry, add another 1/2 cup of liquid.
• When rice and beans are cooked and the rice is tender, stir mixture with a fork and season to your taste with salt and pepper.
• Dot the top of the rice and beans with handfuls of cheddar cheese and cover with lid. Residual heat should melt the cheese, but if you've waited too long, you can also stick the skillet in a 350 degrees F. oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese really well (that's my preference).
• Garnish skillet with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro and serve while warm.
• The cheesy rice and beans works great as a hearty side dish OR you can serve it with flour tortillas to make it an entree.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir in salsa, lime juice and cilantro Spread rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with beans and cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

CHEESY RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cook and stir turkey in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Add tomatoes with their liquid, the beans, rice and water; mix well. Cover. Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• Top with Singles; cover. Let stand until Singles are melted.

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper then the corn; stir well. Add chili powder and cumin and stir together until mixed.
• Add beans and drained tomatoes; stir well. Remove from heat and fold in the prepared rice, incorporating all ingredients. Add cheese and stir together until cheese is distributed and melted. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (If your rice is cold, placing the lid on top a few minutes should warm it through.).
• Serve with a variety of toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado slices and chips or flour tortillas.

CHEESY SAUSAGE & BEAN PIES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Combine the beans, sausages, passata, oregano and spring onions with some seasoning and the sugar.
• Unroll the pastry and cut into four rectangles. Spoon the bean and sausage mixture onto one side of each rectangle, leaving a 1cm border - so you can fold the pastry like a book. Sprinkle the cheddar over the bean and sausage mixture.
• Brush some egg around the edges, then fold the pastry over to enclose the filling. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork, then put on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Brush with more egg, and cut a small hole in the top of each pie for steam to escape. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hrs. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• Bake on the middle shelf for 40 mins until golden. Leave to cool for 5 mins, then serve with salad.

CHEESY SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp until firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
• Add mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, and onions to the skillet. Saute until all vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Stir in flour, bouillon, seafood seasoning, garlic, and cayenne. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Add cooked rice, Cheddar cheese, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve.

GROUND BEEF 'N' RICE PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beef, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper if desired and seasonings. Press evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, forming a crust., In another large bowl, combine the tomato paste and remaining tomato sauce. Stir in the rice and 3/4 cup cheese; pour into crust. Place pie plate on a baking sheet. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Uncover; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.