Green Rice Casserole

Green Rice Casserole

Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 4 green onions, chopped (white and some of the green)

Directions

• 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2 Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
• 3 In a large bowl, combine the rice, 3/4 of the cheddar cheese, ricotta, sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• 4 Mix until well blended.
• 5 Add the spinach, bell pepper, chiles, and green onions.
• 6 Mix until well blended.
• 7 Transfer to prepared baking dish.
• 8 Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.