Cheesy Bacon & Zucchini Rice Bake
Created by ImPat on November 7, 2018
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 65m
- Recipe #30879
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 grams bacon (short cut chopped, short cut is similar to Canadian Bacon)
- 200 grams dry rice (dry 1 1/4 cups, medium grain rice)
- 40 grams onion soup ( sachet French onion simmer soup)
- 2 zucchini, grated (350 grams)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat an oiled, medium, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the onion, garlic and bacon and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and then transfer mixture to an oiled, large ovenproof dish (12 cup capacity).
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Step 2: Add the rice, soup mix, zucchini, milk, water and half the cheese and stir to combine and then cover tightly with oiled foil and cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 40 minutes.
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Step 3: Remove from oven and discard the foil and sprinkle with remaining cheese and return to oven and cook, uncovered, for a further 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and top is golden brown.
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Step 4: TIP - for a change, replace French onion simmer soup with chicken noodle simmer soup or for a vegetarian option, omit bacon and add 1/2 cup drained, roasted red capsicum strips.