Neufchatel Rice

Recipe Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 cups Italian-style vegetables, cooked and drained
  • 1½ cups (6 ounces) grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • 6 ounces neufchatel cheese, diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ? teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Combine rice and vegetables in large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine 1 cup cheddar cheese, neufchatel cheese, milk, onion, garlic, salt, mustard and hot sauce|pepper sauce in saucepan.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring, until blended.
  4. Stir sauce into rice mixture.
  5. Turn into buttered shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley.
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