Rice Surprise

Rice Surprise

Ingredients:

1 cup rice
Chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 Tablespoons Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1-1/2 Tablespoons Jalapeno juice
1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing
1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water. Combine all ingredients except cheese. Pour one-half of the mixture into a 2 quart casserole; top with one-half of cheese. Repeat layer. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. (If you like very hot food, you may increase the quantity of Jalapenos.)

Serves: 8