Scalloped Rice with Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon summer savory
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups half-and-half or milk
• ½ to 1 teaspoon paprika

Procedures

1. Combine onion, parsley, flour, savory, salt and pepper in large bowl.
2. Stir in rice and 1 cup cheese; mix well.
3. Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
4. Pour half-and-half over rice mixture.
5. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake at 350 °F for 40 to 45 minutes.