Rice and Easy Casserole
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) box goya yellow rice
- 1 tablespoon goya extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 1⁄2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
directions
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9"x13" casserole dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
- Heat remaining butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle with cayenne pepper and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the milk until well blended. Stir in 4 cups cheese, basil, parsley, thyme, reserved rice and reserved spinach mixture until combined. Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 30 minutes.
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