Arroz Con Queso (Cheesy Rice) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1/2 cup red chile, diced
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Heat oil in a medium skillet; add onion and chilies. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook 2 minutes more.
In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and onion mixture. Spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick spray.
Spread 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture. Top that with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese. Top that with 1/2 of the Monterey jack cheese. Repeat, ending with the rice/bean mixture.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven; cover casserole with the salsa. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.