CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

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Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Huzaifa yasin
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it was still very good.


Pankaj Chokroborty
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Elam Biko
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Shah Shuja
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it was still very good.


Linah Samboko
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Meki Rons
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I also think it would be good with some chopped tomatoes or salsa.


KISAKYE Douglas
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. I usually add some chopped chicken or ground beef to the casserole for extra protein.


Peter Bennett
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it was still very good. I also added some chopped spinach to the casserole and it gave it a nice pop of color and nutrients.


Abiru Abayine
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I made this casserole last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. It was cheesy, creamy, and so flavorful. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Sharjeel Nawaz
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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 this again.