Chili-Cheese Bake

Another recipe from the country casseroles cookbook. this one sounds good, but have not tried yet.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 3  cups cooked rice
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chilies
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon  creole seasoning
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. IN A 2 QUART BAKING DISH, COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT CHEESE.
2. TOP WITH 1 1/2 CUPS OF CHEESE.
3. BAKE, COVERED AT 350 DEGREES FOR 25 MINUTES.
4. TOP WITH REMAINING CHEESE.
5. THEN BAKE, UNCOVERED, FOR 10 MINUTES, MORE.