
FIESTA RICE BAKE



INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg (6.25 oz) Mexican rice with seasoning mix
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 can (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 medium tomato, chopped, optional
- Chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream, optional
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice with water and Blue Bonnet according to package directions. Cool slightly.
Add 1 cup cheese, the chilies, olives and egg; mix until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream, if desired. Cut into 9 wedges to serve.