Spinach Casserole

By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide (Source)

A spinach casserole with cheese and eggs.

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup raw brown rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound well washed fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs or plain wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon butter -- melted

Preparation:

Cook brown rice, following label directions. Combine the cooked rice and shredded Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl combine the eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir the two mixtures together and add the raw spinach. Pour into a buttered 2 1/2-quart casserole. Stir together bread crumbs or wheat germ and the 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of spinach casserole.

Bake spinach casserole at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.