Southwestern Layered Rice

2 cups sour cream

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 scallions (green onions), chopped

1/2 cup bacon bits, chopped (see Option)

3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

3 cups cooked rice, divided

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
 

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, combine scallions,Bacon bits, and cheese.
 

Place one-third of the rice in prepared casserole dish. Layer one-third of the sour cream mixture over rice then one-third of the     cheese mixture. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of cheese mixture.
 

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and brown around the edges.