Cheesy Rice Casserole  (Arroz De Forno)

Today’s recipe is a delicious spin on American cheesy rice casserole, known in Brazil as Arroz de Forno (“oven rice”)

TIPS FOR COOKING GREAT WHITE RICE

Our recipe calls for pre-cooked white rice. 

We recommend basmati or another long grain rice, since they have less starch and will not clump together as easily. 

INGREDIENTS:

- 2 cups cooked white rice at room temperature 

- 1 cup cubed ham

- 2 egg yolks at room temperature

- 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream

- ½ diced yellow onion

- 1 cup diced carrots

- 1.5 tsp salt

INGREDIENTS:

- Freshly ground black pepper to taste

- 2 cups shredded melting cheese (a combo of mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar is very nice)

- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Grease a medium to large baking dish.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and whipping cream. 

DIRECTIONS:

4. Add in the rice, ham, diced onion, diced carrots, salt, pepper, and the 2 cups of melting cheeses. Stir to combine.

5. Pour the cheese, cream, and rice mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the Asiago cheese.

DIRECTIONS:

6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the mixture is bubbling and a beautiful golden brown.

7. Let cool for ten minutes, then serve with fresh parsley for garnish. Enjoy!