Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Classic side dish featuring layers of rice, green chiles, sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese.
# Ingredients:
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2 cups sour cream
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4 oz diced fire roasted green chiles
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3 cups cooked rice
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8 oz Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
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2 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
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Cilantro, parsley, or jalapenos for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly spray an 8-inch square casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Combine sour cream and diced green chiles in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Spoon 1 cup of rice into the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread one-third of the sour cream mixture on top of the rice. Top with one-third of the shredded pepper jack cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Serve immediately.