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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Rice and Cabbage Casserole

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Casserole	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
1/2	c	Chopped onion
1	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Pepper
1	c	Uncooked rice
2 1/2	c	Water
4	c	Shredded cabbage; liberal
1	c	Grated cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In a 2 quart casserole. place the butter, onion, salt, pepper, rice and
water. Top with cabbage. Sprinkle salt over the cabbage. Cover the baking
dish and place in 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes or until the rice
has absorbed most of the water and is moist and tender but not dry.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and place under broiler to brown.
From <A Taste of Louisiana>.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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