CREAMY MEXICAN STYLE INSTANT POT CHEESY RICE
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This Creamy Mexican Style Instant Pot Cheesy Rice recipe is so simple, incredibly flavorful and the perfect side for your Mexican feast!
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How to Make Creamy Mexican Style Cheesy Rice in an Electric Pressure Cooker
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If you are looking for a yummy side dish to top off your family fiesta, this is it folks! It has such a great flavor! It is the perfect compliment for tacos or fajitas or burritos! You name it. Add in the fact that it is really easy to make, and I call that a winner! You and your loved ones are gonna love it! (If you want to cRock this recipe, you can find it here.)
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Creamy Mexican Style Instant Pot Cheesy Rice Recipe
Creamy Mexican Style Instant Pot Cheesy Rice
Ingredients
- 15 oz can pinto beans with juices
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles with juices
- 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese (8 oz bag)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain, long cooking rice (I used basmati)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese cubed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 15 oz can queso blanco optional
Instructions
- Put everything in your 6-quart Instant Potย except for your queso blanco, cubed cream cheese and one cup of your shredded cheese, mix well
- Cover, seal and set on rice setting
- Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release
- Stir in your remaining ingredients and place lid back on your Instant Pot for 10 minutes
- Stir until well combined and serve
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own electric pressureย cookerย and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Serve This Recipe With:
- Crock Pot Fiesta Lime Chicken (Low Carb)
- Fiesta Crock Pot Shredded Pork Wraps
- Instant Pot Steak Tacos
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