Spinach-Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches (1 1/2 to 2 lb.) spinach, stems removed, or 2 pkg. chopped frozen spinach
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. butter
6 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. small curd cottage cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. cooked rice
6 slices Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Turn oven to 350\u00b0.
Cook spinach until limp; drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
Saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until light brown.
Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
Pour butter garlic over spinach; stir in cheese, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
Spoon cooked rice into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; top with spinach.
Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts.
Cover with Mozzarella slices and broil until browned.