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Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole
Source: Carolina Country
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded
Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced
Cook rice according to package directions. In a
saucepan, cook zucchini in 1 inch of water until
crisp-tender; drain and set aside. Place rice in a
greased, shallow 3-quart baking dish. Layer with chilies
and 1 1/2 cups cheese.In a bowl, combine the sour cream,
green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread
over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle
with remaining cheese.Cover and bake at 350 degrees for
30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until
heated through and cheese is melted.
Yield: 12 servings.
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