Rice with Chilies and Cheese

 

I love this dish !!!

 

1 cup rice

 

2 cups sour cream

Salt to taste

1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, cut in small cubes

1 can peeled green chili peppers, 6 oz, drained and cut into thin strips

Butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Cook rice until just tender, being careful not to overcook. Preheat oven to 350. Mix the rice with the sour cream and season with salt. Spread 1/2 mixture in bottom of buttered casserole. Sprinkle the rice mixture with the cheddar cheese and strips of chili pepper. Top with remaining rice mixture and dot with butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake uncovered, 30 minutes and serve at once.