Green and Gold Rice Casserole

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of Chicken soup
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• paprika (optional)

Directions

1. Cook parsley, green pepper and Onion in butter in large skillet until tender crisp. #Add soup, 1/2 cup Cheese, half and half, garlic salt, seasoned pepper and lemon juice; heat.
2. Stir in rice and eggs. Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
3. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheese and with breadcrumbs.
4. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
5. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.