Easy Spinach Almond Rice Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine-medium
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cups milk (you can even use low-fat)
• 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (mild-medium is fine)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 combine all ingredients and place in an olive oil greased 2 quart baking dish with a tight fitting lid.
• 3 bake 65 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
• 4 baking time may vary depending on shape and dimensions of 2 quart dish.