Green Chili Rice Timbales

I serve these with Turkey Enchiladas on New Years Eve,but they are good anytime.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 11

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained
• 2 (4 1/2ounce) cans  chopped green chilies, draned
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6  cups  hot cooked rice
• 1  cup  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1  cup  shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Slice whole green chilis into twenty two 1/2 inch wide strips.
2. Cross 2 strips in bottom of each of 11 greased 6 ounce baking cups.
3. In large bowl,combine chopped green chilis,salsa,salt,and cumin.
4. Stir in rice and cheese.
5. Spoon into baking cups.
6. Cover and chill.
7. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.
9. Invert onto serving plate.