Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole is a hearty, one-pan baked dish that layers seasoned rice with ingredients like ground beef or chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of melted cheeses. It's a popular and convenient Tex-Mex comfort food, often enhanced with salsa, taco seasoning, and sometimes a creamy element like sour cream or cream cheese.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice and beans, and can be significant in fat and protein depending on the meat and amount of cheese used. It provides a good source of fiber, iron, and calcium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 per generous serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	65 mcg
Phosphorus	210 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of Tex-Mex fusion, adapting traditional Mexican ingredients into a convenient, American-style casserole format. Nutritionally, the combination of rice and beans creates a complete protein, making it a satisfying and relatively balanced one-dish meal.