PEPPER JACK RICE BAKE

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Provided by Missy Wimpelberg

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp oil
1 1/2 c uncooked rice, cooked according to package directions (6 cups cooked)
8 oz sour cream
1 can(s) cream of celery soup
2 can(s) chopped green chilis (4.5 oz each)
1 c roasted corn kernels
2 c grated pepper jack of monterey jack cheese, divided
salt and pepper

Steps:

1. heat overn to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cook bell pepper and onion in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Combine cooked rice, sour cream, soup, green chilis, corn and cooked peppers and onion and 1 cup of the cheese in a large mixingbowl. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Pour into greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of chesse. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.