touch of asia rice dish

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Paula Mahon
Blue Eye, AR

Crunchy and Cheesy, this has become a favorite around here

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For touch of asia rice dish

  • 4 c
    cooked white rice
  • 1
    box fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3
    celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz
    sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 c
    shredded mild cheddar cheese

How To Make touch of asia rice dish

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 3
    ook long grain and wild rice mix according to package directions-takes 5 minutes. Combine this and the cooked white rice in a large bowl; set aside while making sauce.
  • 4
    In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook on medium high heat, stirring, just until onion is translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add cream cheese; reduce heat to medium and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • 5
    To the rice in bowl, add water chestnuts, cream cheese mixture, 1 t. salt, ½ t. black pepper, milk, soy sauce and 1 c. of the shredded cheese. Stir thoroughly and pour into prepared pan.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with remaining 1 c. shredded cheese and bake 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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