Kittencal's Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions then hand squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)
• 2 cups cooked white rice (use cold rice for this) or 2 cups brown rice (use cold rice for this)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use feta but reduce to only 1/4-1/3 cup crumbled) or 2 cups swiss cheese (can use feta but reduce to only 1/4-1/3 cup crumbled)
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• 1/3 cup chopped onions or 2 large green onions, chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced (or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• seasoning salt (to taste or can use white salt)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for topping
• grated mozzarella cheese (add on the last 5 minutes of baking) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350°f.
• 2 generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• 3 in a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• 4 season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• 5 transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• 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).
• 7 top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• 8 note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.