Tex Mex Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag Success rice
nonstick cooking spray
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
1 lb. browned ground beef
4 c. crushed tortilla chips
1 (15 oz.) can seasoned pinto or chili beans
1 lb. pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into cubes and divided
sliced green onions and sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine Success rice, diced tomatoes and ground beef; set aside. Cover baking dish bottom with chips. Layer half of the cheese over the chips. Top with beans and rice-tomato-beef mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and green onions, if desired. Makes 8 servings. It is also good meatless or with chicken instead of beef.