Rice and Easy Casserole
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) boxgoya yellow rice
- 1 tablespoon goya extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 12 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 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.
butter, yellow rice, olive oil, yellow onion, cayenne pepper, eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, basil, parsley, thyme
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rice-and-easy-casserole-403048 (may not work)