CREAMY RICE CASSEROLE

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i LOVE rice, so having leftovers from the night before i decided i wanted to try something a little different than the usual fried rice. after sifting through the ingredients i had in my fridge and cabinets, and looking over a few recipes for inspiration, i came up with this and it is delish!

Provided by lisa moore

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Tbsp butter + extra for dish and top
1 small sweet onion, minced. i used a shallot
1 c milk
2 eggs
4 c cooked rice
1 1/2 c fresh baby spinach, chopped(not excact measurement)
2 c shredded cheese. (i used montjack + cheddar)
couple pinches of cayenne, or to taste i like a lil kick
1 tsp fresh parsley, chop
1 tsp fresh thyme, chop
1 tsp fresh basil, chop
salt and pepper
1 large tomato. slice half, dice half
1/2 mango, diced
I ONLY USED HALF THE MANGO BEING THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME MAKING THIS BUT NEXT TIME WILL USE WHOLE FRUIT
ALSO, MAY ADD A SOME CHICKEN BROTH OR VEG BROTH MAYBE 1/2 C.

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a large casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. In a pan add the 2 tbs butter and onion, saute until translucent. Add the spinach,cook for 3 min. add mango, diced tomato and cayenne stir. remove from heat.
  • 3. In bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Combine rice, cheese, herbs and spinach mixture, pour in milk and eggs, mix well. season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Pour into prepared dish,add a few pats of the butter, top with tomato slices, sprinkle tops of tomato with cheese. Bake for 30 min.

Sujit Ydv
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.


Brishti Misti
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and filling.


Cielo
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I've never made a rice casserole before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sakib 75
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ramzan Jan
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The creamy sauce and the chicken made it really flavorful.


Asif Qureshi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Freshta Amiri
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Olebogeng Louw
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This casserole was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Mdsayed Ansari
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of rice and chicken in a casserole, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious.


Sulaman Ijaz
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Lydiah Abudi
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I was surprised at how easy this recipe was to make. It only took about 30 minutes from start to finish.


Al Jihad
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Wendymbassett Bassett
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Kshitiz Raut
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This creamy rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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