Brown Rice Casserole
Cooked brown rice and hearty greens are mixed with eggs and shredded cheese, then baked in a casserole dish until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 g
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the pan, 30 ml
- 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped, about 1 1/2 cups / 225 g
- 2 bunches Swiss chard or kale stems removed and coarsely chopped, about 10 cups / 200 g
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups cooked brown rice 585 g
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided, 285 g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped greens to the skillet in batches. Cook each batch until it wilts down to make room for the next.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the greens and onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked brown rice, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Fold the beaten eggs and 2 cups (225 g) of the shredded cheddar cheese into the rice mixture until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup (60 g) of cheese over the top, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes. The cheese should be browned and the center must reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can use short-grain or long-grain brown rice for this recipe. Day-old cooked rice works very well.
Food safety: Because this dish contains eggs, ensure the center reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before serving.
If using kale, massage the leaves briefly before chopping to help them cook down faster.