Kittencal's One Bowl Spinach Rice Casserole
Created by KittenCal on September 13, 2011
- Servings: 9
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Recipe #150
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounce) frozen spinach (chopped, cooked according to package directions then hand squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)
- 4 cups cooked rice (cooled, white or brown rice)
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or Swiss cheese)
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (or to taste, and more to sprinkle on top before baking)
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped, small onion)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or can use 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 1/4 cups milk (or can use light cream)
- Cayenne pepper, pinch (optional, to taste)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional, to add on the last 5 minutes of baking)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
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Step 3: In a large bowl combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
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Step 4: Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
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Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Step 6: Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
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Step 7: If desired immediately top with mozzarella cheese and allow to melt.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (270.7 g)
- Calories 398.5
- Total Fat - 20.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.8 g
- Cholesterol - 154.2 mg
- Sodium - 508.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 33 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.4 g
- Sugars - 3.2 g
- Protein - 20.8 g
- Calcium - 521.2 mg
- Iron - 3 mg
- Vitamin C - 11.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg