Rice and Easy Casserole

Name: Rice and Easy Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 (8 ounce) box goya yellow rice; 1 tablespoon goya extra virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 4 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Quick and easy rice dish with spinach and cheese, from Goya."

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (8 ounce) box goya yellow rice
1 tablespoon goya extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme

directions

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9"x13" casserole dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
Heat remaining butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle with cayenne pepper and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the milk until well blended. Stir in 4 cups cheese, basil, parsley, thyme, reserved rice and reserved spinach mixture until combined. Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 30 minutes.