Spinach, Cheese & Rice Casserole
Sounds great, on my to cook list for sure.
Ingredients
- 280 grams frozen spinach, thawed, chopped, squeezed dry, (10 oz)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 2-3 spring onions, sliced, white and green parts
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F) and grease with butter a 7x11 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rice, butter, spinach, Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, spring onion, garlic, milk, and eggs, season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered, then optionally top with Mozzarella cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes (there is a lot of hot cheese in there), then serve as a light main dish or as a side dish with say, chicken or fish. Enjoy.
Notes
Figure 180 Baht for the Cheddar, 90 Baht for the Parmesan, and 90 Baht for the Mozzarella. For 6 servings, this is about $1.88 per serving.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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