Spinach and Bacon Casserole

By Carla62

Ingredients

• 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
• 4 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 each garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 pkg (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
• salt and ground black pepper, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare rice according to package directions, substituting broth for water.
Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Add garlic and onions and sauté until onions are transparent, about 2 minutes.
Stir in rice, soup, spinach and 1/2 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 20 minutes.