Norwegian Green Rice Casserole

Tam454's Note:

I haven't seen any green rice recipe like this one. This dish has been traditionally served at all family holidays. I don't know for a fact that this is a Norwegian recipe, but that is what I have been by my family.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 medium green pepper , rough cut
• 1 bunch green onion , rough cut
• 1 bunch fresh parsley , remove stems
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rice , uncooked
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a blender, add pepper, onions, parsley, oil, eggs, salt and 1 cup milk and run on the highest setting until it is a frothy liquid. Add second cup milk to blender and blend on a lower setting until combined.
2. Spray a covered casserole dish with non-stick spray, add rice, cheese and blended mixture and stir to combine.
3. Cover dish and bake approximately ½ hour and gently stir. Remove lid and continue baking another ½ hour or until rice is slightly browned around the edge.