Mexican Rice and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 8 oz monterrey jack cheese shredded divided
• 16 oz mexican rice with vigo)
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 8 oz cup heavy whipping cream sour
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika smoked sweet

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. Combine hot cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir until combined.
3. Transfer seasoned rice mixture to a greased 13" x 9" baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and paprika.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.