Side dishe for 6
Cheesy Mexican Rice
Long-grain rice simmers with chicken broth and salsa, then gets finished with melted cheddar cheese.
Typical price
$2.71for 4 servings
$0.68 per serving$2.71 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.07 | |
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Combine the rice, chicken broth, and salsa in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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