Cheesy Green Chili Rice Bake

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Ready in: 45 mins
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients: 9

A delicious and hearty dish made with rice, green chilies, and gooey melted cheese.

Ingredients

1
large onion, chopped
2
tablespoons butter or margarine
4
cups hot cooked long-grain rice
2
cups sour cream
1
cup small curd cottage cheese
12
teaspoon salt
18
teaspoon pepper
2
cans (4 ounce) chopped green chilies, drained
2
cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion in butter until tender.
2. Remove the skillet from the heat.
3. Combine the cooked rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in the skillet.
4. Spread half of the rice mixture evenly into a greased 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
5. Layer half of the drained green chilies and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Repeat the layers.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until the dish is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition facts

The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.

Calories 532.7 kcal
Protein 19.1 g
Fat 33.5 g
Carbohydrates 39.6 g
Fiber 1.4 g
Sugar 6.9 g

Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița