CHILI-CHEESE RICE BAKE

Chili-Cheese Rice Bake image

Rich and satisfying, this easy side from Cathlene Willis of Rigby, Idaho is sheer comfort. "On occasion, I top it with canned onions or crumbled potato chips before baking," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons cream-style cottage cheese
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream, chilies, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, pepper and rice., Transfer rice mixture to a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.