Brazilian Baked Rice with Cheese and Tomatoes
this Brazilian-Italian fusion dish is surprisingly easy and delicious! Just a few simple ingredients and you can have this delicious side dish too. It's starts with Brazilian rice, which is flavored with onions and garlic. Then it's mixed with crushed tomatoes and cheese for simple and perfect combination. It pairs well with chicken, steak, seafood or veggies.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked Brazilian Rice with onions and garlic (You can use plain cooked white rice, but see notes)
- 23 ounces Whole Peeled tomatoes
- 1 ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella (divided, 1 cup for rice, 1.2 cup for topping)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees.
- Make the Brazilian Rice with onions and garlic or simply use leftovers. Add to a large mixing bowl
- Separate the whole peel tomatoes from the sauce. Then crush the whole tomatoes with your fingers right into the rice. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Then mix the rice, tomatoes, and cheese until completely combined. Spread out into a 9x9 or 10x10 casserole dish.
- To the reserved tomato sauce, add the salt and pepper, as well as the final ½ cup of shredded cheese. Mix to combine and then pour over the rice.
- Bake the rice uncovered in the oven for 20 minutes or until the top is melty and golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Get the recipe for cooked Brazilian Rice with onions and garlic.
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Can I just use cooked white rice?
If you already have cooked white rice without the additions of onion and garlic, you can use that as a starting point. I would saute ½ cup onions and and 2 cloves of minced garlic until softened and translucent. Then add those with the tomatoes to the rice. -
How long can I store this baked rice?
You can store this rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. -
Can I freeze this Baked Rice?
You can freeze this rice after cooking. First, cool it in the fridge. Then transfer it to an airtight container. I find freezer bags work the best, as you can spread the rice out in a thin layer in a gallon bag. It helps to store it and to thaw it faster later. It will last in the freezer for up to 6 months.