Recipe For Cooking Cheesy Rice Casserole

Microwave Cooking :: Microwave Main Dishes

Cheesy Rice Casserole

2 C. hot cooked rice
1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions, divided
1 C. sour cream
1 (16 oz.) jar med. salsa, divided
1 C. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar or
    taco-blend cheese, divided

Combine rice and 2/3 C. French fried onions. Spoon half the rice mixture into a microwave-safe 2-qt. shallow casserole. Spread sour cream over rice. Layer half of the salsa and half of the cheese over sour cream. Top with remaining rice, salsa and cheese. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 8 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Microwave 1 min. until onions are golden.

Makes approximately 6 servings.