Weekend Treat Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1½ cups sour cream
 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 1 x 11-ounce can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 12 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups)
 * ½ cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
 * ¾ cup dry roasted cashew nuts or peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided
 * ¼ cup crushed round buttery crackers
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, sour cream, mustard, cheese soup, salt and pepper; mix well.
 * 2) Stir in mushrooms, ham and olives.
 * 3) Add ½ cup cashews.
 * 4) Turn into shallow 2-quart baking dish; cover and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.