Green Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1¼ cups long-grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 5-ounce can evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 14-ounce can spinach
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 14-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
• 2 14-ounce cans mushroom pieces
• 1½ cup Sharp Cheddar, grated
• Kosher salt and ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the casserole dish

PREPARATION

Cook rice in water over medium heat until al dente and remove from pot. Strain rice over sink in colander and remove excess water.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In food processor, puree the milk, eggs, oil and spinach. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir in onion, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom pieces and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in 3-quart casserole dish that has been greased with a tablespoon of butter. Bake 1 hour until lightly crisp and browned on top.