Green Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely diced green pepper
• 1 cup Italian parsley
• ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 can evaporated milk (10 oz)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ teaspoon seasoned pepper
• paprika, for topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Add lemon juice, garlic, onion, green pepper, and parsley to rice and mix well. Then add cheese and evaporated milk and mix well again before adding the two eggs, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix one last time.

Pour into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with paprika, and bake for 45 minutes.

 

Recipe: Paula Deen