BAKED SPINACH RICE BAKE

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Provided by Joyce Lowery

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c raw long grain white rice
2 c water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vegetable oil
4 oz cream cheese, softening
3/4 c sour cream
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 c frozen spinach, thawed and water pressed out of it
1/2 c sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 c real bacon bits
1 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Combine rice, water, salt and oil in a 2-quart saucepan, then bring almost to a boil over high heat. When water starts to boil, turn heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir once, then cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with sour cream and mayonnaise, then beat to blend to smooth.
5. Stir in spinach, onion, bacon bits, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
6. Fold in cooked rice thoroughly. Turn into prepared casserole dish.
7. Sprinkle with remaining cheese . Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.