California Rice And Chilies
["4 c. cooked rice (not instant)", "1/4 c. butter", "1 c. chopped onion", "2 c. sour cream", "1/2 to 1 (4 oz.) jar chopped green chilies (these may be hot, so use accordingly)", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1 c. cottage cheese", "2 c. grated Cheddar cheese"]
["Cook rice.", "Brown onion in butter until transparent.", "Add cooked rice, sour cream, green chilies, salt and pepper.", "Grease a large 2 1/2-quart casserole or baking dish and layer: one-half of rice mixture, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1/2 Cheddar cheese.", "Repeat layers.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.", "Can be made ahead and frozen."]
["rice", "butter", "onion", "sour cream", "green chilies", "salt", "pepper", "cottage cheese", "Cheddar cheese"]