Saffron Serenade

Ingredients

 * 2 x 5 oz bags saffron rice
 * 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
 * 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
 * ½ cup reserved artichoke marinade
 * 10 large eggs
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
 * paprika

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
 * 2) Prepare saffron rice according to package directions.
 * 3) Mix together artichoke hearts, rice, cheese and marinade.
 * 4) Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard and pepper.
 * 5) Combine artichoke hearts mixture and egg mixture.
 * 6) Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
 * 7) Sprinkle paprika over top.
 * 8) Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until done.
 * 9) Serve with pineapple salsa or other fruit flavored salsa.