Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole

Name: Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice; ½ cup ricotta or blended cottage cheese; a handful of chopped curly kale; 8 oz sliced button or portabello mushrooms; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp butter for sauteing; grated cheddar and parmesan cheeses; salt, pepper, parsley red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, to taste

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5.0

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
379 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole

Reese Morris

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This Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole is a great gateway recipe for anyone who wants to try kale. It's easy, cheesy comfort food for a cold day and totally delicious too!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup cooked rice (1/4 cup dry rice cooked any way you'd like)
½ cup ricotta or blended cottage cheese
a handful of chopped curly kale
8 oz sliced button or portabello mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp butter for sauteing
grated cheddar and parmesan cheeses (approx. a handful of each)
salt, pepper, parsley red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, to taste

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Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook rice utilizing your favorite method. This is a great use for leftover rice or you can cook some up fresh to make this easy cheesy casserole!
While the rice is fluffing away, saute your veggies in a teeny bit of butter.
Season kale and mushrooms with a teeny bit of salt and pepper, and add garlic towards the end to prevent burning.
Once both the rice and veggies are done cooking, combine in a baking dish and stir in ricotta or cottage cheeses.
Sprinkle in a little of your grated Parmesan and stir to incorporate.
Taste the mixture and re-season if needed.
At this point i usually add in a sprinkle of parsley and some additional garlic powder, to taste. Top casserole with grated cheddar and parm cheeses and sprinkle liberally with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor.
BAKE for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly, turning your oven to BROIL towards the end of baking for just a minute or so to give the dish an extra golden layer on top. Just keep an eye on it to prevent burning during this extra step. Worth it!

Notes

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 617mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3683IU (74%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	379kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	153mg	6%
Potassium	617mg	13%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	3683IU	74%
Vitamin C	43mg	48%
Calcium	253mg	25%
Iron	1mg	6%