Rice and Cheese Bake

A different kind of side dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  uncooked  instant rice (white or brown)
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3  cups  shredded carrots
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green onion (white and green parts)
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 2⁄3 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook rice according package directions. Mix hot, cooked rice, cheese, carrots, onions, eggs and milk together and pour into prepared pan.
3. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Drizzle with butter.
4. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.