Cheesy Spanish Rice (One Pot)

4.50 from 6 votes

This Cheesy Spanish Rice recipe is an easy side dish made in one pot and feeds a crowd! It's made with corn, peppers, and cheddar cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: spanish rice, spanish rice with cheese, one pot spanish rice

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Mince 6 cloves garlic and 1 small onion (any color).
Dice 2 bell peppers (any color).
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in cast iron Dutch oven skillet or any heavy-bottomed soup pan to medium-high. Add the minced garlic and onions. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced bell peppers to the garlic and onions. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 ½ cups white rice, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. ground cumin, and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add 3 cups of vegetable broth and 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce to the pan and stir together. Add 2 cups of frozen corn and stir once again to combine.
Bring to boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer/low boil. Place the cover on the pan and cook for 15 minutes on a simmer/low boil.
Stir the rice every 2-3 minutes or so to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
After 15 minutes, the rice should be cooked. If the rice is still too hard, simply cook for an additional couple of minutes.
Add a heaping cup of Crystal Farms® shredded sharp cheddar and stir to incorporate. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
Garnish with avocado, limes, and cilantro (optional).

You can sub any cheese you'd like for the sharp cheddar. Make sure it is a variety of cheese that melts nicely.