Lightened Creamy Mushroom Rice Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Pam spray a 2-quart casserole dish (or one large enough to hold the mixture).
• In a skillet heat water over medium heat; add in onion, celery and green bell pepper; cook stirring over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes, adding water as needed) or until well softened adding in garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the mixture into the bowl.
• Add in soup, milk, drained canned mushrooms mayonnaise, sour cream, black pepper, garlic powder and cooked cold rice; mix with a wooden spoon until well combined adjusted black pepper and adding in a small amount of salt to taste (I use seasoned salt).
• Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the rice mixture.
• Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes.

Steps:

• Taste broth; if bland, season to taste with salt. In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, lower heat, cover and simmer until just tender, about 40 minutes or according to package directions. Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sauté vegetables: In a large, heavy skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining mushrooms and another tablespoon oil, adding more oil to the skillet if it looks dry.
• In the empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in leeks, fennel and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in spinach, chopped garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic starts turning golden, another 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees, and oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
• In a blender, purée 2 cans beans with their liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, and salt to taste. (If your beans are unsalted, they might need more than you'd think.)
• Stir bean purée, remaining whole beans (drained), mushrooms, cilantro, parsley and cooked wild rice into skillet with vegetables. Taste and add more salt or lemon as needed; it should be well seasoned. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, rosemary, lemon zest, remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and Parmesan, if using.
• Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole and bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, topped with flaky sea salt.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring rice, broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in soup, salt and rice; transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and stir; bake until bubbly and rice and vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• In a large bowl combine the cooked rice, mushrooms and bell pepper; set aside.
• In a saucepan heat butter over medium heat; add in onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic, cayenne and thyme; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in cream and chicken broth; bring to a boil stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
• Add in mushroom soup and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; mix until completely combined.
• Season with black pepper and salt.
• Pour over the rice and toss to coat.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared casserole dish.
• Sprinkle top with about 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and hot.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine rice, onion soup, beef broth, mushrooms and butter in an 8x8 inch casserole dish.
• Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.