Southwest Salsa Rice Bites Recipes

SOUTHWEST SALSA RICE BITES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
• Stir together 1½ cups cooked white or brown rice, 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spray 24 mini muffin pan or mini bar pan with nonstick cooking spray and press equal amounts of rice mixture into each cup.
• Top with 1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
• Top with salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves.

EASY SALSA RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and chili flakes, cook stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add in rice, water and salsa; stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20-22 minutes or until the rice is tender or is at desired doneness.
• Season with salt and black pepper if desired.

SOUTHWEST SALSA RICE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine rice and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Stir in salsa, sour cream, salt and pepper. Add salsa mixture to rice and cheese; mix well.
• Spray miniature muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray. Spoon approximately 1 1/2 tablespoon rice mixture into each cup, filling to just below rim. Sprinkle crushed chips over filling, pressing slightly with back of spoon. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Serve warm with additional salsa and sour cream, if desired.
• Serve as an appetizer or along with chicken fajitas for a complete meal.