Scalloped Rice with Cheese

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
 * ¼ cup flour
 * ½ teaspoon summer savory
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 cups half-and-half or milk
 * ½ to 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

 * 1) Combine onion, parsley, flour, savory, salt and pepper in large bowl.
 * 2) Stir in rice and 1 cup cheese; mix well.
 * 3) Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
 * 4) Pour half-and-half over rice mixture.
 * 5) Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with paprika.
 * 6) Bake at 350 °F for 40 to 45 minutes.