Cheesy Enchilada Rice

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Cheesy Enchilada Rice

YIELD: 8-12 servings
PREP TIME:5 minutes
COOK TIME:25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoon butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 4.5 ounce can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles
• 19 ounce can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese (or pepper jack)
• 4 cups water
• Scallions for garnish

Directions:

1. Place butter in a 5+ quart sauté pan and set over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, Old El Paso Green Chiles, Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce, and 3 cups of water.
2. Stir and cover the pan. Bring to a boil. Set the heat to low and simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Keep covered in between stirs.
3. Once the rice is cooked through, add one more cup of water and the shredded cheese. Stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until the rice is tender. Garnish with cilantro or scallions and serve warm.

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