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Cheesy Tilapia Rice Casserole

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Cheesy Tilapia Rice Casserole
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
  • 6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of oil or non-stick spray to prevent the rice mixture from sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, merge cooked rice, thawed vegetables, and shredded Cheddar cheese together.
4
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat on your stovetop. Gradually add lemon juice, bouillon cubes, paprika, and black pepper to the saucepan while stirring constantly.
5
Add half of the butter mixture to the rice mixture and stir until well combined, then pour the remaining mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer on top of the rice mixture, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
7
Pour the remaining butter mixture over the tilapia fillets in a smooth, even layer.
8
Bake the dish in your preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.