Crunchy Rice Casserole Food

CRISPY RICE

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Meanwhile, place rice in a colander and rinse with cold water until water runs clear, about 1 minute.
• Add rinsed rice to boiling water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is almost tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain rice and immediately rinse with cold water until rice is room temperature, about 1 minutes.
• Place 1 cup cooked rice in a medium bowl with sour cream; stir to combine. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil in a well-seasoned 10-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until just melted. Spread rice and sour cream mixture in an even layer in bottom of skillet. Spoon remaining cooled rice on top, being sure to mound rice slightly towards the center, while still allowing rice to touch edges of skillet. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke 6 to 7 holes in the rice, going all the way to the bottom of the skillet to allow steam to escape. Cook 15 minutes, turning skillet on burner a quarter turn every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure even browning.
• Cut remaining butter into small cubes. Add butter cubes around edges of rice and in steam holes after 15 minutes of cooking. Continue to cook over medium-low and turn skillet a quarter turn every 3 to 4 minutes until bottom and sides of rice are golden and crisp, another 15 to 18 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cover skillet with a large plate or serving platter (right side down). Carefully but swiftly (and with confidence!) invert rice in skillet onto serving plate. Serve warm.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil or slow cook chicken ahead of time and chop or pull apart into bite-sized pieces.
• Mix all ingredients except chicken in 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Add chicken to dish and stir.
• Crumble crackers on top of chicken.
• Lightly spray top of casserole with cooking spray.
• Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-40 minutes.

EASY RICE BAKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
• Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.

CHEESY CRUNCHY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the egg noodles until al dente as per the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and sour cream. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add to the noodles and stir. Add the Cheddar and green onions, then stir.
• Add the contents of the bowl to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and top with the potato chips. Return to the oven and bake until golden, another 5 minutes.
• Garnish with green onions, then serve.

CRUNCHY SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice mix to pkg directions and set aside.
• Cook sausage, ground beef, and onion over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain off drippings. Add rice, mushrooms, water chestnuts and soy sauce; stir well. Spoon into ungreased 2 quart casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator, and allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered at 325 for 50 minutes or until heated through.
• Garnish with lemon and parsley.

CRISPY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Stir together cooked rice and next 10 ingredients in a bowl.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with cereal.
• Bake at 350?
• for 30 minutes (I bake it longer) or until golden and bubbly.
• Garnish, if desired.
• Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired.
• Thaw casserole in refrigerator overnight.
• Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350?
• for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil, and bake 15 minutes more or until thoroughly heated.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next nine ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Combine melted butter and cornflakes; sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.