Calling all rice, spinach, and cheese enthusiasts! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that harmoniously blends these three delectable ingredients. Our curated collection of rice, spinach, and cheese bake recipes will take you on a gastronomic adventure, from classic comfort food to innovative flavor combinations.
Embark on a culinary expedition with our featured recipe, a hearty and flavorful rice, spinach, and cheese casserole. Layers of fluffy rice, wilted spinach, and a trio of melted cheeses create a symphony of textures and flavors. Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses unite, delivering a rich and gooey sensation with every bite.
For those seeking a lighter option, our spinach and rice pilaf with feta cheese offers a vibrant and refreshing twist. Fresh spinach, aromatic herbs, and tangy feta cheese invigorate this fluffy rice dish, making it a perfect side for grilled meats or fish.
Craving a one-pan meal? Look no further than our cheesy rice and spinach skillet. This quick and effortless dish combines rice, spinach, and a creamy cheese sauce in one pan, resulting in a comforting and satisfying meal.
Vegetarians, rejoice! Our baked rice and spinach stuffed bell peppers are a delightful and nutritious treat. Colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of rice, spinach, and a blend of cheeses, then baked to perfection.
And for those with a sweet tooth, our rice pudding with spinach and raisins delivers a unique and indulgent dessert. Creamy rice pudding embraces tender spinach and plump raisins, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the perfect union of rice, spinach, and cheese.
RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE
"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a savory side dish with any meat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPINACH RICE
A favorite family casserole, updated. My mother served this as a side dish for company. I have adapted it, using fresh spinach and other embellishments.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add spinach and wilt for 30 seconds. Remove with a wire mesh spider or tongs and rinse in a colander with cold water. Squeeze dry and chop roughly.
- In the same pot, boil the rice for 10 minutes, keeping it slightly underdone. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish (or other baking dish) and dust with about 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and add contents of skillet to rice.
- Add remaining Parmesan to rice, along with the ricotta, Gruyère, currants, nutmeg, lemon zest, thyme and sage. Season lightly with salt and add pepper to taste. Add chopped spinach and gently toss rice with hands or wooden spoons to distribute ingredients evenly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. (May be prepared up to this point several hours in advance of baking.)
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more, until top is browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 633 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE
Spinach Rice Casserole is a cheesy, comforting hug that is much more than the sum of its parts. This simple heritage recipe finds new fans today. Serve with a salad, for lunch or dinner.
Time 1h
Yield Serves 6.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly mist a casserole dish with nonstick spray. I usually use a pretty oval dish, but you could use an 8- or 9-inch square dish if you like.
- In a large bowl, add cooked rice, spinach, butter, onion, salt and cheese. In a 4-cup measure, pour milk and add eggs. Whisk to combine. Pour into the bowl with rice-spinach mixture and stir well to combine.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve.
- Serves 6.
CHEESY SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE
An easy doctored up rice dish that always gets rave reviews!
Provided by Liz Berg
Categories Sides
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small pan, melt the butter and add the onion. Cook for a couple of minutes to soften.
- Scrape onion and butter into a large mixing bowl. Add spinach, mustard, and salt. Mix to combine.
- When rice is cooked, add to the bowl along with the cheese. Mix well and pour into an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish.
- Bake, uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 54 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 497 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat
EASY RICE BAKE CASSEROLE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
- Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.
RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE
Categories Rice Tomato Side Sauté High Fiber Dinner Feta Spinach Simmer Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in spinach. Cover and cook until rice and spinach are tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Mix in tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
CREAMY CHICKEN, RICE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
Underneath that crispy layer of crushed corn flakes is a creamy combination of tender chicken, chopped spinach and brown rice. Best. Casserole. Ever.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Combine all ingredients except corn flake crumbs and margarine; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cover.
- Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 27 g
SPINACH RICE BAKE
This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Add the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
RICE & SPINACH BAKE
Make and share this Rice & Spinach Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook and drain spinach.
- Mix spinach, cooked rice, cheese, eggs, margarine, rosemary, milk, onion, worcestershire sauce and salt.
- Place in a 10 x 6-inch casserole dish and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 933.1, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.1
KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE
This is a wonderful easy side dish to chicken or meat and any leftovers freeze wonderful, it may also be baked in a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate and cut into wedges, this may be doubled but I would still only use one package or spinach or maybe 1-1/2 packages adding in too much spinach will overpower all other ingredients, prep time does not include cooking the rice --- FOR FREEZING prepare recipe as directed but do not bake, wrap pan in plastic wrap then tightly in foil and freeze, to serve thaw over night in refrigerator, remove wrapping bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until hot.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
- Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
- Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach is more flavorful and nutritious than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it completely before using.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Different types of rice cook for different amounts of time, so be sure to follow the instructions on the package.
- Use a variety of cheeses. This recipe calls for cheddar cheese, but you can also use Parmesan, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese blend.
- Add other vegetables. To make this dish even more nutritious, add other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
- Season to taste. Be sure to taste the dish before serving and add more salt, pepper, or other spices as needed.
Conclusion:
Rice spinach and cheese bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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