Rice Con Queso

Ingredients

3 c brown rice
1 1/2 cups salt and pepper
1 3/8 c black beans
3 garlic
1 onion
1 package chiles
1/2 lb ricotta cheese
3/4 lb monterrey jack cheese
1/2 c cheddar cheese

Instructions

Garnishes (optional): chopped black olives, onions, fresh parsley Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Mix together rice, beans, garlic, onion, and chilies. In a casserole, spread alternating layers of the rice-beans mixture, ricotta cheese, and jack cheese, ending with a layer of rice and beans. Bake for 30 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Garnish before serving. Complementary protein: rice and beans and milk products