Smoked Gouda And Spinach Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallot (one large shallot will do)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
3/4 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, add shallots and mushroom, saute about 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
Add hot rice, spinach, 1 1/4 cup gouda, and the cream. Stir until cheese melts and the mixture is heated through.
Put mixture into a lightly greased 2 qt casserole, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, broil about 2 minutes to melt cheese.