Fancy Rice

Fancy Rice

2 cans French onion soup

2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup

2 small cans of mushroom pieces, drained

3 cans or 3 c. instant rice

Combine all ingredients and pour into greased casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 4-6 small servings. Double recipe for family size meal and leftovers!

Options:

• Top with French fried onions or Parmesan cheese 5 minutes before pulling out of oven.
• Mix in 1-2 tsp. of fresh chopped herbs such as sage, rosemary or thyme.
• Toss in ½ – 1 c. shredded cheddar or smoked gouda cheese before baking.
• Sprinkle top of dish with smoked paprika before baking.
• Precook chicken breasts and chop into small cubes or shred. Mix in with rice before baking for a one-dish meal.
• Use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom.