Green Chili Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup half-and-half
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed or shredded
2 cups sour cream

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil, stir in the salt and rice, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook until rice is just tender, about 20 minutes.
Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the onion until golden.
Stir in the chilies, salt, cumin, half& half, cheese, sour cream and cooked rice.
Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart (minimum) casserole- (slightly larger is better.) Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, until bubbly.