Weekend Treat Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 1/2 cups sour cream
 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 1 11-ounce can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 12 ounces cooked Ham, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups)
 * 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
 * 3/4 cup dry roasted cashew nuts or peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided
 * 1/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, sour cream, mustard, cheese soup, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in mushrooms, Ham and olives.
 * 2) Add 1/2 cup cashews. Turn into shallow 2-quart baking dish; cover and bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.