Cheddar Rice Side-Dish

Name: Cheddar Rice Side-Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 2 tablespoons chopped onions; 1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup milk; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; salt and pepper

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"This spinach-flecked casserole is so good with Easter ham or Thanksgiving turkey. It is different from the usual potatoes and very versatile, too. It even makes a meatless supper entree; just stir an additional one cup of cheese into the rice-spinach mixture. I think this recipe came from an ad for rice "way back when...""

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice
¹⁄₄ cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried marjoram
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
2 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper

directions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat; add the onion and saute until limp.
Combine the cooked rice, onion mixture, well drained spinach (squeeze spinach to remove as much moisture as possible), Worcestershire, marjoram, thyme, eggs, milk and 2 cups of the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Turn into a shallow 2-qt. casserole and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 30-40 minutes or until center is set when lightly touched.

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Reviews

Very Good! I had to change a lot cause half way into it i realized i had no eggs, marjoram or spinach! lol.... BUT i used greek yogurt (lightens it up a TEENY BIT) and the rest of the ingredients..... it is SO creamy and delish!!!! definately will be making this again...and again! Its easy too!

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