Oven-baked rice is a typical Brazilian dish. It is a simple and quick recipe to prepare, which can be served as a main dish or side dish.
Simple Baked Rice
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesBaked rice is made with cooked rice, vegetables, shredded meat or chicken and cheese. It is a tasty and nutritious dish that pleases all palates.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rice
1 can of sweet corn
1 can of peas
10 slices of ham (cut into small cubes)
1/2 cup grated cheese
Directions
- In a baking dish, mix the rice, corn, peas and ham.
- Bake in a medium oven, preheated to 180 degrees Celsius, for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Notes
- For a more flavorful baked rice, you can add other vegetables, such as carrots, zucchini, or tomatoes.
You can also add shredded beef or chicken.
If you want a creamier baked rice, you can add some cream cheese or tomato sauce.
