Pendulum Court Green Rice

This is another yummy Pendulum Court recipe we used to serve as a side dish.  I like the warm cheesiness and spinach.  Mmm!

Ingredients:

1 c. parboiled (not sticky) rice

1 Tbsp. butter

2¼ c. water

½ tsp. salt

1½ Tbsp. butter

1½ Tbsp. flour

2 c. milk

1½ c. frozen spinach

2 Tsp. onions

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

½ tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375°.  Place rice, first butter, water and salt in pan.  Cook on stove covered for about 25 minutes.  Drain remaining water from rice.  Melt second butter on stove.  Add flour and whisk to make a roux.  Warm milk in the microwave and add to roux.  Cook until smooth.  Chop spinach and then drain.  Stir in cooked rice, spinach, half of cheese and salt.  Pour into well greased 9x13-inch pan.  Cook for 20 minutes in oven.  Sprinkle remaining cheese and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.