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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Lots of spinach, lots of rice and lots of cheese in this hearty casserole. Very tasty and hearty main course. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups water |
3/4 cup white rice |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups milk |
2 cups shredded swiss cheese |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 onion, chopped |
2 cloves garlic |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained |
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned |
2 tablespoons butter, diced |
Directions:
1. Combine water and rice in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix flour into the butter slowly, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk a small amount at time until smooth. Cook over a medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir until the cheese melts. Stir in spinach.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, bell pepper, and corn in oil until tender, stirring frequently.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large casserole dish, combine rice, spinach-cheese mixture, and onion mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole, dot with 2 tablespoons butter, and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until cheese topping melts.
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