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Mexican Casserole with Crisp Topping
A flavorful and satisfying Mexican-inspired casserole with a crunchy topping made possible by the crispy ingredient.
⏱40 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 medium chiapan squash
- ●1 cup, shredded crisp lettuce
- ●1 can, diced minari chili peppers
- ●1 cup, shredded zesty cheese
- ●2 cups casserole rice
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the casserole rice according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, sauté the diced minari chili peppers in a little oil until tender.
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed chili peppers, and shredded zesty cheese.
- 5
Transfer the rice mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 6
Top with shredded crisp lettuce and bake for 20 minutes.
- 7
Increase oven temperature to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the top is crispy.
- 8
Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 9
Slice into squares and serve hot.