A Very Dressed-Up Version of Spanish Rice Gets a Start From a Mix

“Tortillas and refried beans go great with this dish,” Janel King writes.

SPANISH RICE A LA KING

1 (7 1/4-ounce) package Spanish rice mix

1 small white onion, chopped

1/2 cup diced green onions

Butter

1 (4 to 6-ounce) can cooked bay shrimp, drained

1 (6-ounce) can cooked crab meat, drained

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles

1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced black olives

1/2 cup prepared salsa

1/2 cup shredded Jack cheese

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 pint sour cream

Tortillas

Refried beans

Prepare Spanish rice mix according to package instructions, adding white and green onions at very end and stir in well. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in casserole or Dutch oven. Add and heat drained shrimp and crab. Add Spanish rice mixture and chiles. Spread black olives evenly over top. Add salsa and cheeses.

Heat in 325-degree oven 10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. (Or place ingredients in microwave-proof dish and microwave on HIGH 4 minutes.) Top with sour cream. Serve with tortillas and refried beans. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

--JANEL KING

Los Angeles

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