Rice Casserole

This is my favourite side dish to pair with my Chili Pork Steak (Chili Pork Steak). The sauce from the meat just goes perfectly with this.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 3  tablespoons  almonds (slivered or sliced) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine water, rice and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer covered about 15 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small frying pan. Add onion and saute until soft, then stir into rice.
3. Add first amount of cheddar cheese, parsley and sour cream to rice mixture. Turn into a greased 2 1/2 quart (3 L) casserole dish.
4. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and almonds, if using. Bake uncovered at 350F for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and browned a little on top.
5. Freezes well.