Squash, Zucchini and Rice Casserole
With fluffy instant white rice, veggies, and gooey cheese all smothered in savory gravy, the comforting flavors in this southern-inspired casserole are hard to beat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® White Rice
- 2 cups butternut or acorn squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 green zucchinis, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups turkey or chicken gravy
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- nonstick spray
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
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Instructions
With the addition of Minute® Instant White Rice, this twist on a classic southern casserole is a satisfying side dish with bold, comforting flavors.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Toss together rice, squash, zucchini, 1 cup cheese, gravy, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3
Meanwhile, coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread rice mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Step 4
Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Recipe Tips
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle the casserole with 1/3 cup breadcrumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.Boost the flavor of this dish by making your own gravy. Start by melting 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of turkey, chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Season with 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened and flavorful.
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Classic Casserole
This casserole is warm, comforting and bursting with flavor! The beauty of casserole dishes is that you simply combine the ingredients, then let the oven do the hard work for you. To save time, use Minute® Instant White Rice which cooks up in 5 minutes so you can spend less time over the stove and more time taking care of business.
Serve this casserole as a side dish for your next dinner or gathering alongside chicken breast, beef or another protein of choice.
Thanks to the creamy gravy and cheese, this casserole is a perfect way to get picky eaters to eat up their veggies! Looking for more ideas? Try our Broccoli Rice Casserole or sneak a few extra peppers and onions into this Red Beans and Rice dish. Looking for another new dinner idea? Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
