Spinach-Rice Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Casserole, Rice, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2⁄3; cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine , melted
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice or 3 cups long grain brown rice
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk, beat the eggs.

  3. Add in milk, butter, onion, parsley, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to mix well.

  4. Fold in the rice, 2 cups of cheese, and spinach.

  5. Transfer mixture to a 4-quart casserole dish that has been coated lightly with cooking spray.

  6. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

  7. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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