California Rice And Chilies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. cooked rice (not instant)
1/4 c. butter
1 c. chopped onion
2 c. sour cream
1/2 to 1 (4 oz.) jar chopped green chilies (these may be hot, so use accordingly)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. cottage cheese
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook rice.
Brown onion in butter until transparent.
Add cooked rice, sour cream, green chilies, salt and pepper.
Grease a large 2 1/2-quart casserole or baking dish and layer: one-half of rice mixture, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1/2 Cheddar cheese.
Repeat layers.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Can be made ahead and frozen.