Baked Ham and Rice Casserole (Arroz de Forno Misto)
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ small white or yellow onion – finely diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ¼ cups chopped fresh parsley – divided (1 cup for the casserole and ¼ cup for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese or another cheese of your choice, such as Colby or Monterey Jack – about 2 ½ cups
- 8 oz chopped deli ham – about 2 ½ cups
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice – chilled or at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the baking dish: Coat a medium baking dish with softened butter, then dust it with regular or gluten-free flour. Set aside.
- Chop the vegetables: Finely dice the onion, shred the carrots, and chop the parsley.Note: To save time, place chunks of onion and carrot with 1 cup of fresh parsley in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Whisk the egg yolks and cream: In a large bowl, whisk the 2 egg yolks with 2 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream until combined.
- Mix the rice, ham, and cheese: Add the onion, carrots, 1 cup of chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, shredded mozzarella, chopped ham, and cooked rice to the cream mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the rice mixture to the greased and floured baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the uncovered baking dish on the lowest oven rack and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese melts and the casserole is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chopped parsley over the casserole and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in shallow, airtight containers and refrigerate within 2 hours. Keep refrigerated for up to 3–4 days. Freeze: Store cooled portions in airtight, freezer-safe containers for up to 2–3 months for best quality. The cream and cheese may become slightly grainy after thawing. Reheat: Cover the casserole with foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through. Individual portions can also be reheated in the microwave, covered to retain moisture.Nutrition
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