The recipe Queso Rice

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Queso Rice recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 20 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Queso Rice!

Queso Rice

Queso Rice Recipe
Queso Rice

I love chips and queso, but the temptation to eat more than I should is always a problem. I solved that problem by creating this recipie which gives me the great flavors of queso with salsa, but allows me to control my portion and eat it as part of the meal, not to munch on until the meal arrives!

What Course Is Queso Rice?

Queso Rice is for Dinner.


How Long Does Queso Rice Recipe Take To Prepare?

Queso Rice takes 5 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Queso Rice Recipe Take To Cook?

Queso Rice takes 20 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Queso Rice Recipe Make?

Queso Rice makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Queso Rice Recipe?

The ingredients for Queso Rice are:

1.5 Cups of Rice (I used white, but you could substitute brown)
1.5 Cups Chicken Broth
1.5 Cups Water
3 oz. Velveeta 2%
.25 Onion chopped
.5 Cups Pace Mild Picante Sauce
Salt to taste (about .25 tsp)


How Do I Make Queso Rice?

Here is how you make Queso Rice:

Bring Chicken Broth and Water to a boil. Add rice and chopped onion. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer about 15 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, chop the velveeta into smaller pieces (about .5" square) to help it melt faster. When the rice is done, uncover and stir in velveeta, salsa, and salt. Stir until velveeta is fully melted and combined.Serving Size: Makes 6 .5 Cup ServingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JBAC1978.


What's The Nutritional Info For Queso Rice?

The nutritional information for Queso Rice is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 130.2
  • Total Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,064.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Queso Rice?

Queso Rice is Mexican cuisine.


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