Baked Spanish Rice

We love our Baked Rice recipe so I used it to make an easy Baked Spanish Rice. We love how it turned out! I didn’t brown the rice like most Spanish rice recipes say to do-I wanted easy!! We hope you like this recipe!

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Ingredients Needed For Baked Spanish Rice:

• 1 1/2 cups rice, rinsed
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce 
• 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

How To Make Baked Spanish Rice:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°.
2. Use a fine wire mesh strainer to rinse the rice with water until the water runs clear. 
3. Place rinsed rice in a small baking dish-9×9. Set aside.
4. Place tomato sauce, chicken broth, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder and salt into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
5. After the mixture boils, pour it over the rice in the baking dish. Stir and quickly cover with foil, tightly.
6. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. 
7. Remove from the oven and let it sit with the foil on for five minutes. 
8. Remove the foil and fluff with a fork and serve. Serves 6-8.

Serve With Spanish Rice:

Spanish rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses and sides. Here are some great options to pair with Spanish rice:

1. Grilled or Roasted Meats: Spanish rice complements grilled or roasted meats such as chicken, pork, beef, or lamb.
2. Tacos or Fajitas: Spanish rice can be a perfect side dish for tacos, fajitas, or any Mexican-inspired dishes. It adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.
3. Enchiladas: Enjoy Spanish rice as a side to enchiladas, whether they’re filled with cheese, chicken, beef, or vegetables.
4. Sausages: Pair Spanish rice with sausages, whether they are Spanish chorizo, Italian sausages, or any other variety.
5. Grilled Vegetables: Spanish rice can be served with a medley of grilled vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, for a flavorful and hearty vegetarian option.
6. Salsa and Guacamole: Serve Spanish rice with homemade salsa and guacamole as sides, along with tortilla chips, for a complete Mexican-inspired meal.
7. Salad: Accompany Spanish rice with a fresh green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette to add a contrasting element to the meal.
8. Tortillas or Flatbreads: Warm tortillas or flatbreads can be served with Spanish rice, allowing you to wrap the rice and other ingredients for a satisfying handheld meal.
9. Cilantro-Lime Crema: A drizzle of cilantro-lime crema or yogurt sauce can add a cooling and zesty touch to your Spanish rice.
10. Sliced Avocado: Sliced avocado or guacamole go well with Spanish rice.

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Baked Spanish Rice

A super easy Spanish Rice recipe that you bake.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Baked Rice, Mexican Side Dishes, Spanish Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6

Author Sweeter Sweeter With Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rice rinsed
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°.

2. Use a fine wire mesh strainer to rinse the rice with water until the water runs clear.

3. Place rinsed rice in a small baking dish-9×9. Set aside.

4. Place tomato sauce, chicken broth, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder and salt into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.

5. After the mixture boils, pour it over the rice in the baking dish. Stir and quickly cover with foil, tightly.

6. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and let it sit with the foil on for five minutes.

8. Remove the foil and fluff with a fork and serve. Serves 6-8.

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