Published: July 22, 2026
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Cheesy Mexican Rice Recipe

Mexican Rice Recipe

Mexican Rice Recipe

Easy Cheesy Mexican Rice

Follow my recipe to make a tasty Mexican Rice dish that is a perfect side dish for any Mexican food recipe you might be making. Rice is a dish that just fits in with any other main dish recipe. Make this Spanish Rice Recipe tonight! Everyone loves Mexican recipes no matter what ethic background.

Cheesy Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice just isn’t Mexican without adding in a little bit or cheese (or a lot of cheese!!). Prepare this Cheesy Mexican Rice recipe by following my quick and easy recipe directions below. This recipe is sure to be hit with your family! Mine sure loves it a lot! We make this recipe about once a week at our house!

Recipe: Easy Spanish (Mexican) Rice Recipe

Summary: Follow these easy cooking direction to prepare tasty Spanish Rice Recipe

Mexican Rice Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa

Instructions for Mexican Rice

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over a medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender, for about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the rice into the skillet, stirring often.
  3. When the rice begins to brown, stir in the chicken broth and the salsa.
  4. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet tags: Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: Mexican

Calories: 280

Fat: 6

Mexican Rice Cooking Video

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