Rice Verde

This simple casserole is great for using up leftover rice. Serves 3.

1/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg (10 oz) chopped spinach
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Saute butter and onion in 1 1/2 qt casserole until onion is transparent.

Stir in rice, spinach, milk, beaten egg, salt and cheese. Mix well with fork.

Cover and bake until mixture is hot. Uncover and sprinkle with bread crumbs or sliced almonds.