Cauliflower Rice Hatch Chile Casserole Food

CHEESY GREEN CHILE RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Lightly spray an 8-in square casserole dish with cooking spray,
• Combine sour cream and diced green chiles in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Spoon 1 cup of rice into the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Spread one-third of the sour cream mixture on top of the rice.
• Top with one-third of the shredded pepper jack cheese.
• Repeat layers two more times.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

RICE, BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli and cauliflower to pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender but crisy, and strain any remaining water out of pan.
• Place rice and vegetables in a greased 13x 9x 2", or a greased 2 -1/2 quart baking dish and set aside.
• Meanwhile in a bowl, combine cheese, sour cream, green chiles, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the rice and vegetables and stir to coat.
• Sprinkle stuffing or bread crumbs evenly over dish and add the other 2 tablespoons butter on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF. until heated through and serve warm.
• NOTE: It may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.