Rice Chantilly

3 c. cooked rice 

1/2 c. sour cream 

1 tsp. salt 

1 or 2 dashes ground red pepper 

1 c. (4 oz.) grated Cheddar cheese, divided 

Combine rice, sour cream, salt, pepper, and 1/2 c. cheese. Spoon into a buttered, shallow 1-quart baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.