Creamy Cheddar And Spinach Rice Recipes

SAVORY SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir before serving.

SPINACH AND CHEESE RICE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• In a 10-in skillet, heat oil with butter; add the garlic and mushrooms, cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Add in the spinach, stir and cook about 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts.
• Stir in salt and pepper, cheddar cheese and cottage cheese; set aside.
• Make a layer of cooked rice on the bottom of baking dish.
• Spoon spinach/cheese mixture evenly over the rice.
• Top with mozzarella cheese slices, then sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and set broiler; broil the rice casserole for 1 minute, or until the mozzeralla cheese is bubbly and light brown.
• Cut into squares, and serve hot.

SKINNY SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.