Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake

Worldwide Ward Cookbook (Secret Recipes), Deanna Buxton

1 12 oz package frozen spinach
2 cups cooked cold white or brown rice
2 cups Cheddar cheese or Swiss, grated or shredded
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or to taste
1/3 cup chopped onion or 2 large green onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk or half-and-half
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish generously.

Cook 1 12 oz package frozen spinach according to package directions, squeeze to remove all excess moisture.

In a large bowl mix: spinach, rice, eggs, onion, butter, garlic, milk, seasonings and cheeses except 1/4 cup extra Parmesan cheese.

Transfer the mixture ti prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake covered or uncovered  for 25 or until set. Don't over bake. If you like it top with fresh mozzarella the last 5 minutes if baking.

Makes 10 servings

                                                                                                      Josiah Brenner
                                                                                                      Brisbane, Australia

Note: This is half the recipe.