Rice And Easy Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) box goya yellow rice
• 1 tablespoon goya extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 4 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350ºf. grease 9"x13" casserole dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside. cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
• 2 heat remaining butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. add onions, sprinkle with cayenne pepper and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. add the spinach; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more; set aside.
• 3 in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the milk until well blended. stir in 4 cups cheese, basil, parsley, thyme, reserved rice and reserved spinach mixture until combined. pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake, uncovered, until cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 30 minutes.