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California Casserole

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This American main features Butter or margarine, Onion; chopped, White rice; freshly cooked, Dairy sour cream, Creamed cottage cheese. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 834.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This American main features Butter or margarine, Onion; chopped, White rice; freshly cooked, Dairy sour cream, Creamed cottage cheese. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1 cup Onion; chopped
  • 4 cup White rice; freshly cooked
  • 2 cup Dairy sour cream
  • 1 cup Creamed cottage cheese
  • 1 lg Bay leaf; crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt; optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 can (4 oz each) green chilies
Directions
  1. 1
    drained, halved lengthwise -leaving seeds 2 c Sharp natural cheddar cheese -grated Parsley; chopped
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (191ðC).
  3. 3
    Lightly grease a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish (2-quart).
  4. 4
    In hot butter in large skillet, saute onion until golden about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from
  6. 6
    heat ;
  7. 7
    stir in hot rice, sour
  8. 8
    cream , cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt (optional), and pepper;
  9. 9
    toss lightly to
  10. 10
    mix well.
  11. 11
    Layer half the rice mixture in bottom of baking dish, then half of chilies;
  12. 12
    sprinkle with half of Cheddar cheese; repeat.
  13. 13
    Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes, or until bubbly and hot.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle with chopped parsley

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 834.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.1g58%
Saturated Fat 19.4g97%
Cholesterol 72.0mg24%
Sodium 2855.3mg119%
Total Carbohydrate 94.4g32%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
Sugars 16.8g
Protein 19.4g39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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