Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

This comforting and cheesy wild rice casserole is the perfect side dish for roasted meats! Loaded with spinach, mushrooms, and creamy goodness, it's an easy recipe that's sure to become a family favorite. Looking for a delicious way to use up leftover spinach? Look no further!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 133.3 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole

Long Grain And Wild Rice Blend
Sliced Mushrooms
1 ½ cups water
Frozen Chopped Spinach
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
Prepared Mustard
Ground Nutmeg
4 ounces cream cheese

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How to Make Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine 1 cup cooked wild rice, 1 (1 ounce) package wild rice seasoning mix, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups water, 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped), ½ cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in 4 ounces cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Pour the spinach mixture over the rice mixture in the casserole dish.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover the casserole dish with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil, stir gently, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and heated through.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

36g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole?

Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole?

Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole has approximately 133.3 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole are Long Grain And Wild Rice Blend, Sliced Mushrooms, Water, Frozen Chopped Spinach, Onion, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.