Sour Cream Rice

📜 Collection: Patsy’s Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Emma Lou | 📂 Category: Sides A creamy, comforting baked side dish made with converted rice, green chiles, jalapeño, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. This vintage recipe from the Patsy Collection delivers a mild kick and rich texture.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins30 minsNone6–8 Servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
As directedConverted RicePrepared according to package instructions
1 wholeJalapeno PepperWhole, for cooking in rice
1 CanGreen ChilesChopped, divided
1 CanCornOptional
To tasteBlack PepperGround, lots of it
1 Large CartonSour CreamRoom temperature
To topCheddar CheeseShredded

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Rice

  1. Cook Converted Rice as directed with 1 jalapeno pepper and 1 can chopped green chiles.

Step 2: Combine and Bake

  1. Remove the jalapeno pepper from the cooked rice.
  2. Stir in 1 can corn (optional), more green chiles, lots of ground black pepper, and 1 large carton sour cream until thoroughly combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle lots of shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
  4. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until bubbly, hot, and the cheese is melted and golden.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.


Original Recipe Scan

Original Handwritten Card