Rice Bake Casserole

• 2 tablespoons butter plus more for dish
• 1 small onions minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 x spinach, frozen thawed, drained and chopped, about 1 package
• 1 cup milk non-fat
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups cheddar cheese hredded sharp, plus extra for top
• 4 cups rice, cooked
• 1 teaspoon parsley leaves freshly chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme freshly chopped
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves, chopped
• 1 x salt to taste
• 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. Butter a large casserole dish.
3. In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent.
4. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Set aside.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
7. Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese.
10. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.

butter, onions, cayenne pepper, spinach, milk non, eggs, cheddar cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil, salt, black pepper

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/rice-bake-casserole-49475 (may not work)