CHEESY GREEN RICE

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I like to serve this dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas - or for that matter, anytime we have guests. It's a "no-fail" recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the rice, parsley, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, green pepper and garlic. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir into the rice mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.