Rice Delmonico

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or pie pan with butter or cooking spray.

Cook the rice according to package directions until tender, then allow it to cool slightly before using.

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the basil leaves, then drain and pat dry the pimentos.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sour cream, pimentos, green onions, and basil leaves, stirring until evenly incorporated.

Season the mixture generously with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring once more to distribute the seasoning evenly.

Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even, compact layer.

Bake in the preheated oven until the dish is set, lightly golden on top, and heated through, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving as a side dish.