mexican rice

Ingredients For mexican rice

• 1 c

  chopped onion
• 1/4 c

  butter, melted
• 4 c

  cooked long-grain rice
• `12 oz

  carton small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 lg

  bay leaf, crushed
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/8 tsp

  pepper
• 2 can

  chopped green chiles, drained (4 ounces each)
• 2 c

  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (8 ounces)
• fresh parsley, chopped