Vegetables: Pete's Spinach Cheddar Rice Casserole

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 T chopped onion
• 1 package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and drained
• 1 T Worcestershire
• 1/2 t each majoram and thyme leaves
• 4 eggs - slightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the rice all to directions
Meanwhile melt butter and sauté onion until limp
Combine cooked rice, onion mixture, well-drained spinach (not cooked)
Worcestershire sauce, majoram, thyme, eggs, milk, and 2 cups cheese
Season to taste with salt and pepper
Turn into shallow 2 quart casserole
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until center

If this is a meatless meal, add 1 cup additional cheese