Green and Gold Rice Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 1/2 cup half and half
 * 1 teaspoon garlic salt
 * 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
 * 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
 * Paprika (optional)

Directions
Cook parsley, green pepper and onion in butter in large skillet until tender crisp. Add soup, 1/2 cup cheese, half and half, garlic salt, seasoned pepper and lemon juice; heat. Stir in rice and eggs. Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.