Golden Cheese Rice
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A comforting, savory side dish featuring a golden blend of tender carrots, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. This simple casserole is perfect for family dinners and pairs beautifully with roasted meats.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 40 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/2 cups | Carrots | Ground |
| 2 cups | Rice | Cooked |
| 8 oz | Cheese | Any variety, shredded |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1/4 cup | Milk | None |
| 1 | Onion | Grated |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/8 tsp | Pepper | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Assembly and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups ground carrots, 2 cups cooked rice, 8 oz cheese, 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 grated onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The mixture can be assembled and kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking; add 5-10 minutes to the bake time if starting from cold.
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