Rice, Broccoli And Cauliflower Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 1 cup broccoli, cut off and discard thick stems
• 1 cup cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup seasoned stuffing mix, crumbled or 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, for topping

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
• 2 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.
• 3 place rice and vegetables in a greased 13x 9x 2", or a greased 2 -1/2 quart baking dish and set aside.
• 4 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.
• 5 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.
• 6 note: it may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.