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Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole




Source of Recipe


lhj.com






Recipe Introduction


Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to baking time to heat the casserole through.





List of Ingredients



• 1 (6 oz) pkg long grain and wild rice mix
  
• 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  
• 2 1/2 cups water
  
• 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach
  
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 T butter
  
• 2 tsps prepared mustard
  
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, cut into cubes
  






Instructions



1. In a 2 qt casserole, combine rice mix and seasoning packet with mushrooms. In a medium saucepan, combine water, spinach, onion, butter, mustard, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling; remove from heat. Stir mixture; pour over rice mixture. Stir in cream cheese.
   
2. Bake, covered, in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Stir mixture. Cover; bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until rice is tender. Stir again. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 to 8 servings