Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained,seeded and diced
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz. total)

Method

  • Place water and salt in a 2-quart pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add rice and cover.
  • When water resumes a full rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer until rice is aldente and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in chiles, pimentos, sour cream, jack cheese and 1/2 C.
  • of the cheddar cheese.
  • Pour rice mixture into a greased, shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 C.
  • cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 30 minutes.