Famous Spinach-Rice Casserole

Categories: Casseroles, May2012, Rice, Spinach

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 Tbs butter, melted
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Dash of ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups cooked long-grain white or brown rice
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, using a whisk, beat eggs until blended. Add milk, butter, onion, parsley, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Fold in rice, 2 cups of the cheese, and spinach. Turn the mixture into a 4-quart casserole dish or baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil.

2. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over top and bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer.

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