wild rice and spinach gratin

makes an elegant side dish to any dinner party

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package  long grain and wild rice blend
• 1  can beef broth
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  lb mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1  package spinach
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded swiss cheese

Directions

1. preheat oven to 425.
2. cook rice according to pkge directions, using beef broth as part of the liquid melt butter in skillet, add mushrooms, saute until browned.
3. add spinach, cook until wilted, add cream cheese until melted.
4. add rice mixture, stir.
5. transfer mixture to 8 small baking dishes, top with swiss cheese.
6. bake 40 minutes until browned.