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Side dishe for 6

Cheesy Mexican Rice

$2.71for 425 minServes 6

Long-grain rice simmers with chicken broth and salsa, then gets finished with melted cheddar cheese.

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IngredientAmountCost
Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical6.5 oz$0.52Typical price
Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical17 oz$1.16Typical price
Salsa, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical8.5 oz$1.19Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.07

Swaps

  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

MexicanBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$0.68 per serving$2.71 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

  1. Combine the rice, chicken broth, and salsa in a 3-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.

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