Alfredo Rice Casserole

Rice lovers won’t be able to get enough of this creamy, savory side. Substitute a mushroom Alfredo or three-cheese sauce for equally scrumptious results.

—AYSHA SCHURMAN AMMON, ID



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 5 SERVINGS


1/3 cups refrigerated Alfredo sauce

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 cup cooked wild rice

1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

1/4 cup chicken broth

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in.-square baking dish.

2. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

TO MAKE AHEAD Cook rice and bacon ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days.