Spinach Rice Fantastic

From a local community cookbook. Great side-dish.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box  long grain and wild rice blend
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 2  cups  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 1  tablespoon  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook rice mix according to package directions.
2. Press spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. Combine rice, spinach, and all remaining ingredients.
4. Spoon into a lightly sprayed or greased shallow casserole dish or baking pan.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.
6. NOTE: You can assemble this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate.
7. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake.