| CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE II | |||
| 2 cups cooked rice 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1 tbsp. diced jalapenos (4 oz.) |
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| Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 2-qt. casserole. Combine rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalapenos in prepared casserole, stir well. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt. For Freeze Ahead: Prepare as above; do not bake. Cover, freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover. Preheat oven to 350. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt. |
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