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Mexican Rice Casserole with Chiles and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice, white or brown

• 1/2 cup reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese*, shredded

• 4 oz green chiles, chopped (one 4-ounce can)

• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1 cup light sour cream

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)t

• 1/4 tsp pepper

A tasty dish blending all the delicious south-of-the-border flavors. Can stand alone as a main dish or works equally well as a side dish.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with cheese, chiles, cilantro and green onions. Mix together.
• In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, cumin, salt and pepper. Add to rice mixture and stir thoroughly. Spray a medium casserole dish or 9x9-inch (23x23cm) baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Spread rice mixture into casserole or baking dish and bake uncovered in the oven for approximately 30–40 minutes until cheese melts. Alternately, place in the microwave and cook until heated through.