Zingy Rice Casserole Recipes

ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 5-inch baking dish, set aside.
• Melt one tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the zucchini and cook until slightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• In a small pot, add the remaining butter and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and dried spices, salt, and pepper whisk to combine, let cook one minute.
• Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat, add the cheddar and stir until combined and smooth. Mix cheese sauce with the cooked rice, half of the parsley, and the zucchini mixture until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Top with the shredded cheddar and Monterey jack blended cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with remaining parsley, optional.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 8x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Add shredded zucchini, rice, and onions and stir until ingredients are well mixed. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
• In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over zucchini mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and heated through.

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

EASY RICE BAKE CASSEROLE

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.

ZINGY RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions, then run under cold water to cool quickly. Drain. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest to make a dressing. Tip the onions, cashews, coriander and rice into a bowl, and toss with the dressing.

ZINGY SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with oil.
• Add rice to baking dish. Salt and pepper chicken breasts and place on top of rice.
• Pour water over chicken and rice. Spoon salsa over chicken.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven for 3 minutes.

ZINGY SALMON & BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions and 3 mins before it's done, add the soya beans. Drain and cool under cold running water.
• Meanwhile, put the salmon on a plate, then microwave on High for 3 mins or until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, remove the skin with a fork, then flake.
• Gently fold the cucumber, spring onions, coriander and salmon into the rice and beans. In a separate bowl, mix the lime zest and juice, chilli and soy, then pour over the rice before serving.