Creamed Spinach and Rice Casserole
This casserole made with Success® Rice is a delicious way to get your greens. This is comfort food at its best!
Ingredients
- 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
- 1 bag Success® Brown Rice
- 1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 lb ham, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
With this comforting recipe, it takes very little work to prepare a warm, flavorful meal! Rice Casseroles like this one are simple enough for a weeknight but also a great way to please guests.
Step 1
Prep pan with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Step 2
Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain.
Step 3
Remove uncooked rice from bag. Combine rice, soup, ham, broth, and mustard. Fold in spinach. Mix well.
Step 4
Pour into 9×9-inch oiled baking pan. Top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
What Exactly is a Casserole?
A casserole is a deep pan or bowl used in the oven to prepare a variety of meals; it is also a type of cuisine cooked in such a vessel. To distinguish between those two things, the pan is referred to as a “casserole dish” or “casserole pan,” whilst the food is simply referred to as “a casserole.”
Casserole Popularity
Casseroles originated in France but shot up in popularity in the United States in the 1950s, cementing themselves as an American tradition. That said, various cuisines from across the world have their own variations of cooking in a casserole pan.
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For tips and tricks and more cooking ideas, come and visit our kitchen. There you’ll find a range of budget-friendly recipes to liven up your culinary world whatever the occasion.
