CALIFORNIA CASSEROLE

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This is a creamy, cheesy, rice and veggie casserole! Its a quick and easy dish! I'm posting it, showing the changes I made. This could be made with any combination of your favorite veggies and cheese. My family loved it! This is a recipe from a cook known as Nativeprincess. The photo is my own.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c vegetable broth
3/4 c long grain rice - not minute rice
2 c light sour cream
2 can(s) (4oz. each) diced green chilies - mild
1/2 c sliced green onions
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley - i used 1 tbls. parsley + 1 tbls. chives
1 small zucchini - sliced thin
3 tomatoes - seeded, sliced, drained
4 c grated monterey jack cheese - i used a combo of cheddar, mozzerella and parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring veg broth to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cook covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 - 40 minutes. Set aside.
  • 3. In a medium bowl combine, sour cream, chilies, onions, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley and chives, if using them.
  • 4. In a greased 2 qt. casserole, add half of the follwing ingredients in layers: rice, sour cream mixture, zucchini, tomatoes and cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese.
  • 5. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes to firm up, before serving.
  • 6. Serve warm.

Angie Everett
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dipak Luitel
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Malik Sajad
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I love this casserole! It's so creamy and cheesy. I always add a little extra cheese to the top.


Mala Ghosh
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This is one of my favorite casseroles. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Ishaq Prince
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Kaiwan Zain
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


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