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Spinach bake
Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid)
2 cups cooked white rice
1 ⁄3 cup melted butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 ⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ⁄3 cup chopped onions or 2 large green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 large eggs, beaten
3 ⁄4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously grease an 11×7-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, rice, butter, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, eggs and milk until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes and then top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking if desired.