Easy Rice Bake Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon basil leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter plus more for dish
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper 
• 4 cups rice cooked
• 2  eggs 
• 1 package pkt spinach frozen thawed drained chopped
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 small onion minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly parsley leaves chopped
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded for top
• 1 teaspoon freshly thyme leaves chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish.
3. In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent.
4. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
6. Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese.
8. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.