california rice

Name: CALIFORNIA RICE
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/4 cup(s) (1/2 stick) butter; 4 cup(s) cups cooked white rice; 2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 cup(s) cottage cheese; 1 - bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 3 small cans green chiles, drained; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated; - chopped parsley

(2 RATINGS)

92 Pinches 1 Photo

Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jun 11, 2013

A good friend gave me the recipe for this dish a few days ago and I cannot wait to try it. What a comfort food meal! Photo: cookingwithlibby.com

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
4 cups cups cooked white rice
2 cups sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1 - bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 small cans green chiles, drained
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- chopped parsley

How To Make california rice

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until golden. Remove from heat and stir in rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Lightly mix.

Step 2

Layer half the rice mixture in a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish, then half the chiles, and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers.
Step 3

Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes