CREAMY RICE CASSEROLE

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A simple and flavorful rice side dish from the Border Cookbook, posted for ZWT 3, Mexico. Prep time does not include time needed to cook rice.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup mild green chili, chopped and roasted
3 cups cooked rice, preferably cooked in chicken stock
4 ounces asadero cheese, grated (or monterey jack or a cheddar or jack blend)
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream
salt
3 tablespoons minced cilantro

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350. grease a baking dish.
  • warm the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • add the onion and saute till soft. stir in the corn and chile and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • transfer the corn and chile mixture to a large bowl.
  • stir in the rice and remaining ingredients.
  • spoon the mixture into the baking dish and bake, covered for 25 minutes.
  • uncover and bake for 5 minutes more.
  • serve warm.

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