California Rice Casserole

"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!"
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
12-15
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. I had this when I was a kid, and I am so happy I found the recipe. My 2-year-old loves it!
     
  2. OMG, this is so good !!!<br/><br/>Thank you for posting this recipe.
     
  3. This was very good-- I had to adjust my casserole dish as I added ingredients, because it kept getting bigger. I'm sure it can cut in 1/2 with no problem. My neighbor loves rice, and I make this for her when she comes to dinner.
     
  4. This recipe was quick, easy, and tastes really good. Thank You.
     
  5. Very yummy! I made it for dinner tonight and used Kraft shredded Mexican four cheese instead of the cheddar. My husband and 17 month old son loved it! A new family favorite!
     
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