Easy Cheddar Rice Casserole

Savory side dish flavored with a blend of garlic, cheese, and parsley. You can make this a main dish by adding some diced chicken, turkey, or ham.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3  cups long grain rice (cooked)
• 2  cups  cooked chicken (optional) or 2  cups turkey (optional) or 2  cups ham, diced (optional)
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1  cup milk
• 4  eggs, lightly beaten
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan, and saute the onion and garlic in butter until tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Pour into a shallow, greased 1-quart baking dish.
5. Bake uncovered until knife inserted near center comes out clean (40-45 minutes).