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Close up of Mexican Rice with green onions sprinkled on top.
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Easy Mexican Rice

Use this simple cheat on making Mexican Rice. Great if you're short on time and need a quick side dish to your meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: mexican rice cheat, mexican rice for burritos, mexican rice for enchiladas, mexican rice for fajitas, mexican rice for tacos, mexican rice recipes, mexican style rice, mexican white rice, simple mexican rice recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 203kcal

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker / Instant Pot
  • Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Rice, Cooked 1 cup uncooked = 2 cups cooked
  • 4 Oz Velveeta, Mexican
  • 2 Tbsp Milk Add More for desired consistency

Instructions

  • Place rice in sauce pan or bowl.
    Mexican Rice
  • Cut/Dice the Velveeta Mexican into small cubes.
    Mexican Rice
  • Add the cheese & milk to the rice and stir until the cheese is melted.
    Mexican Rice

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg