Baked Rice Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 375 F.

1 1/2 cups rice

pinch salt

3 cups water

In a heavy saucepan, combine rice, water and salt and cook until rice is done.

2 T butter

1/2 pound mushrooms

1 small onion, chopped

In a medium skillet, melt butter, then saute mushrooms and onions over moderate heat until onion is soft.

1 cup sour cream

1 cup grated Jack cheese

1 T lemon juice

2 T chopped parsley (or cilantro)

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp Tabasco

In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add rice and vegetables and mix well. Turn into a greased 2 quart casserole. Smooth the top. Bake, covered, for 35 minutes.

Preparation

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes