chile rice casserole

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Feb 28, 2016

This is a good side with anything, but I like to use it in place of the usual tomato base rice with Mexican dishes.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 4 ounces can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

How To Make chile rice casserole

  • Step 1
    Cook rice according to package directions; add butter, stirring until the butter melts.
  • Step 2
    Combine sour cream and chiles; add to the rice mixture, stirring well.
  • Step 3
    Place half of the rice mixture in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese. Repeat layers with remaining rice mixture and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Step 4
    Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cheese melts and the mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

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Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #Casserole
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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