Casserole Green Rice
Discover comfort food at its finest with this decadent Casserole Green Rice recipe, a creamy and cheesy twist on classic rice dishes. Featuring tender white rice, sautéed onions, and vibrant spinach, this baked casserole is richly blended with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and parmesan for an irresistible, velvety texture. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, and black pepper, each bite bursts with savory flavor. This easy-to-make side dish doubles as a hearty vegetarian main, ready in just under an hour and ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Pair it with your favorite protein or serve with a crisp green salad for a wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.33 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir the chopped spinach into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. If using frozen spinach, ensure it is thawed, squeezed dry, and heated through.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with the spinach mixture. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the top is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy and cheesy Casserole Green Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.9 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4527 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2015 mg | 155% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3143 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
