FOUR-CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE

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My husband and I developed this recipe to avoid making a broccoli and rice casserole that we had relied on for years. Now his folks won't let us in the door at the holidays without this dish in hand. Gretchen Kavanaugh, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups cooked long grain rice
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon beau monde seasoning

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the rice, spinach, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and onion mixture. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta, milk, garlic powder and beau monde seasoning until smooth. Add to rice mixture and mix well., Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Shoyeb Ahmed
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats well and is perfect for a quick and easy meal.


okello rhymes
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Karuna Magar
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This casserole was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend it.


Monk Dpokr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! It was cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Danish Tanha
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This casserole was just okay. It wasn't as cheesy as I expected, and the rice was a little dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had used more cheese and added some more vegetables.


Adeola Wahab
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I'm a big fan of cheese casseroles, and this one is one of my favorites. It's cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. I love the combination of rice and cheese, and the addition of vegetables makes it a complete meal.


Adhara Bustamante
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for lunch or dinner.


Caroline Edmunds
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I'm not a big fan of rice casseroles, but this one was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


elizabeth shilumbu
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used brown rice instead of white rice, and added some chopped green bell pepper. It was a great way to use up leftover rice.


Joshua_24_15
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


T Drilly (Trilly Drill)
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. I loved the combination of rice and cheese, and the addition of broccoli and tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor and texture.