Fiesta Rice

Name: Fiesta Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 30-36 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 4 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe olives, drained; 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups water; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour 35 min.

Yield 30-36 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.—Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska

Ingredients

2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe olives, drained
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients.
Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 134 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.