Gourmet Green Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
 * ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
 * ½ cup finely chopped green pepper
 * ⅓ cup chopped onion
 * 1½ cups milk or half and half
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * Juice and peel of 1 lemon
 * paprika
 * green pepper rings for garnish (optional)
 * Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, cheese, parsley, green pepper and onion in large bowl.
 * 2) Mix milk, eggs, butter, pepper, salt, garlic powder, lemon juice and peel; stir into rice mixture, blending thoroughly.
 * 3) Turn into greased 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
 * 4) Bake at 350 °F for 45 minutes.
 * 5) Garnish with green pepper rings and parsley, if desired.