Green Chile Rice Bake

Serves 6

3 c. cooked rice

8-oz. pkg. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 c. sour cream

7-oz. can diced green chiles

1/4 c. butter, melted

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Optional: paprika

Combine all ingredients except Cheddar cheese and paprika in a greased shallow 2-quart casserole. Top with Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.

Turn a savory rice side dish into a main in moments...stir in some leftover diced or shredded cooked chicken, beef or pork.