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triple cheddar rice casserole

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

This is a new rice casserole recipe with 3 kinds of cheddar cheese in the sauce and Parmesan fried mushrooms.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For triple cheddar rice casserole

  • CASSEROLE
  • 2 pkg
    long grain and wild rice mix
  • 3 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 9 lg
    white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tsp
    garlic and herb seasoning
  • 2 tsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 30
    round butter crackers, crushed
  • 1 c
    shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • TRIPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 3/4 c
    shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 c
    shredded white cheddar cheese

How To Make triple cheddar rice casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 3
    To make the casserole, prepare rice according to package directions.
  • 4
    Place sliced mushrooms in a large ziptop bag, season with garlic and herb seasoning, sea salt/black pepper and garlic powder, and shake it well. Add Parmesan cheese and shake again until blended.
  • 5
    Melt the magarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they release some moisture and begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from heat. Set aside.
  • 6
    To make the triple cheddar cheese sauce, combine the half and half, margarine and cream cheese in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until margarine melts. Gradually stir in the cheeses. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir just until the cheese is melted.
  • 7
    Combine rice, mushrooms and half the sauce in the prepared baking dish. Mix well and pour remaining cheese sauce over the top.
  • 8
    Top evenly with the crushed crackers and sprinkle with shredded mild cheddar cheese over the top.
  • 9
    Bake until heated through and topping is golden, about 30 minutes.
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