Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1 (10 to 12-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, finely chopped
1½ cups shredded parmesan cheese divided
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup milk
½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

Instructions

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SPINACH & ARTICHOKE RICE CASSEROLE
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole – this has quickly become a favorite in our house! SO good! Rice, spinach, artichokes, milk, garlic, onion, and four different types of cheeses – ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Can make in advance and freeze for later. Great for dinner parties, potlucks, and easy weeknight meals.


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Cheesy Rice Casserole Side Dish
This Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole has quickly become a favorite in our house. I could make a meal out of this yummy side dish. Rice, spinach, artichokes and four different types of cheeses – ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. YUM! It is a great way to sneak in some vegetables for those picky eaters. This is super easy to make and goes with just about everything. It is great for potlucks, dinner parties, and holiday meals. It is a delicious alternative to your usual broccoli and rice casserole.

baking dish of cheesy rice

How to Make Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole
This casserole is very simple to make. Start with some cooked rice. I used cooked white rice. You can use any type of rice that you prefer – white, jasmine, or brown. As long as it is already cooked, it is fine. Next, add the spinach, artichokes, cheeses, milk, and seasonings. Spread into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake.

I chopped my artichokes in the food processor so they chopped pretty fine. Feel free to use larger chunks of artichokes if you prefer. If you love spinach, you can double the spinach in this recipe. I think a little spinach goes a long way, so I never add more.
If you want to transform this side dish into a main dish, add some cooked chicken or ham. YUM!
Can Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole Be Frozen? You can definitely make this casserole in advance and freeze it. Sometimes I will split the casserole between two pans and bake one now and freeze one for later.
You can freeze it baked or unbaked. I usually freeze casseroles like this unbaked. To bake this casserole after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below. To reheat this casserole after freezing, thaw completely and reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven.

scooping spinach artichoke rice from baking dish

What to Serve with Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole
This casserole is on repeat in our house. It is so delicious! It is like eating spinach and artichoke dip with dinner. I’m definitely not complaining! Here are a few of our favorite recipes that go great with this cheesy casserole:

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spoonful of spinach rice
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE RICE CASSEROLE
Author: Plain Chicken
Yield: 10 people
Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 40 minsTotal Time 55 mins
Spinach & Artichoke Rice Casserole – this has quickly become a favorite in our house! SO good! Rice, spinach, artichokes, milk, garlic, onion, and four different types of cheeses – ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Can make in advance and freeze for later. Great for dinner parties, potlucks, and easy weeknight meals. #casserole #spinach #artichokes #sidedish #freezermeal
Ingredients:

4 cups cooked rice
1 (10 to 12-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, finely chopped
1½ cups shredded parmesan cheese divided
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup milk
½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, ricotta, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add cooked rice, spinach, artichoke hearts, 1-½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Spoon rice mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes.
Notes:
Can freeze casserole for later. To bake casserole after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed above. If freezing already baked casserole, thaw and reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven.
Can use cooked white rice, jasmine rice, or brown rice.
Can substitute cauliflower rice for cooked rice to make this casserole low-carb/keto-friendly.

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