Brown Rice Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. water
1 c. brown rice
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. slivered almonds
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
8 oz. processed American cheese, shredded
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, well drained
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 tsp. Dijon-type mustard
dash of red pepper
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook rice with water, 1 teaspoon salt and margarine for 45 to 50 minutes.
Spoon about half the rice into buttered 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Arrange broccoli over rice; dot with pimento. Sprinkle with about 3/4 cup cheese.
Spoon on remaining rice in even layer.
Combine last six ingredients and pour over rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and almonds.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Uncover and bake at 300\u00b0 until top is brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting.
Makes 6 servings.