CALIFORNIA RICE CASSEROLE

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This one has been a hit everywhere I take it! It couldn't be any easier to make, AND you can prepare it ahead of time, AND it gets rave reviews - all of which makes you a rock star!

Provided by luvn-n-the-oven

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sour cream
1 cup diced onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup cottage cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom of 9" x 13" casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until very soft, stirring constantly. Add garlic during last two minutes of cooking.
  • In large bowl combine cooked rice, onion/garlic/butter mixture, sour cream, cottage cheese, chilis, salt and pepper.
  • Layer half the rice mixture in bottom of casserole dish and top with half of shredded cheese. Repeat with remainder of rice mixture; top with remainder of cheese. (If making ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap after everything is assembled and refrigerate up to a day. Remember to let your dish come to room temperature before you place it in the oven.).
  • Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Hdhdhd Shsbsb
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Radio Vaillancourt
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Maria Cervantes
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a party.


Eyasu Manedo
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Rassel Ahmed
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I love the addition of the sour cream and salsa to this casserole. It gives it a really nice flavor.


SD PTI
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


yeison boy theam
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I'm not a huge fan of rice casseroles, but this one was surprisingly good. The flavors were really nice and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Jos M
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


aqeel bhutto
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I made this casserole for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Adebayo Micheal
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Alinawaz Abid
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a party.


Qwame Bhigmhan
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Mokles
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I love the addition of the sour cream and salsa to this casserole. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Liaqat Liaqat
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Cordellro McNair
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I'm not a huge fan of rice casseroles, but this one was surprisingly good. The flavors were really nice and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Adolphus Ware
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Blue Lightning
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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. It's a great dish to make for a crowd.


Andjela Butorovic
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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