Sour Cream Rice Bake
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sour Cream Rice Bake
Description
This Sour Cream Rice Bake starts with long-grain rice cooked until tender, layered with ground beef browned and combined with tomato sauce. The rice mix is enhanced by folding in cottage cheese and sour cream, lending a creamy texture and mild tanginess. Cheddar cheese is layered between the rice and beef mixtures, contributing both flavor and a melty, savory topping when baked.
The casserole is assembled in a baking dish with alternating layers of rice mixture, meat sauce, and cheese, then baked at 350 degrees just until the cheese melts and everything is heated through. The ground beef is cooked with simple seasoning including salt and pepper, keeping the flavors straightforward and balanced.
This dish serves as a hearty main course suitable for family meals. The combination of creamy cheese, tender rice, and savory meat makes it filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 1 1/2 cups rice white rice, long grain
- 3 cups water or beef broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the rice and water to a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover the pan. Cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed. Allow to sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, brown the ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Remove from the heat, drain the grease, and add the tomato sauce to the pan.
- Add the rice to a large mixing bowl and dump in the sour cream and cottage cheese. Stir to combine. Salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a 2 quart baking dish place half of the rice on the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the meat and tomato sauce mixture. Sprinkle on half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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