Treat your family to the delicious taste of the southwest with this quick to fix casserole. For a change of pace, serve with baked refrigerated breadstick dough that has been brushed with butter and sprinkled with chili powder.

Southwest Pork Zucchini Bake

1 pound ground pork, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Melt butter in large skillet. Add zucchini, mushrooms, green onions and garlic. Cook until tender. Add pork, rice, chiles, sour cream and chili powder. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 4 servings.

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