Arkansas Au Gratin RIce
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Pine Bluff County Club- Chef Jmie McAfee
Serves 20 peopleCategories: Vegetables- rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 oz. butter
- 8 cups cooked long grain rice (cold)
- 5 cups heavy whipping cream (save one cup for garnish)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz. chopped parsley
- 2 to 3 cups cooked protein (ground chicken, duck, beef, etc.)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the celery and green onions, and saute until tender.
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Combine the sautéed vegetables with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
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Transfer to 2 to 3 large casserole dishes and pour equal portions of the remaining cream over each dish. Cover each dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.