Rice and Cheese Florentine

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
 * 2 cups cottage cheese
 * 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
 * 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions
Combine rice, spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl. Turn into greased 13x9-inch pan sprinkled with crumbs. Top with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until set.