BAKED RICE
This simple Baked Rice recipe transforms cooked rice into a comforting and flavorful dish with a golden, cheesy crust. The combination of rice, cheese, milk, and breadcrumbs creates a satisfying texture and a rich, savory taste. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and a great way to use leftover rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 1/2 cup Grated Cheese (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Milk (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Rice
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 quarts Water
Instructions
- 1Rinse 1/2 cup of rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add the rice and 1 tablespoon of salt. Boil for 20 minutes, or until the rice is soft. Do not stir. Drain the rice through a colander and place the colander over boiling water for 10 minutes to steam. Every grain will be distinct.
- 2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the cooked rice in a baking dish in layers. Cover each layer with grated cheese, a little milk, butter, salt, and red pepper. Spread 1 cup of grated bread crumbs over all.
- 3Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) until the bread crumbs are browned, about 15-20 minutes.