Creamy Southwest Rice

4 Cups cooked rice
1 Cup sour cream
3 Cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped mild green chilies
1 Cup sliced black olives, optional
salt & pepper, to taste

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except one cup of the shredded cheese.  
• Pour into a greased casserole dish and top with reserved cheese.  
• Bake 15 minutes.  
• Wonderful side dish (add cooked chicken or ham to make it a main dish).

Submitted by Joni