Spinach Veggie Casserole Recipe

Combine water and rice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix flour into the butter slowly stirring constantly. Whisk in milk a small amount at time until smooth. Cook over a medium heat until thickened stirring constantly. Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese salt pepper and hot sauce; stir until the cheese melts. Stir in spinach.

Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion garlic bell pepper and corn in oil until tender stirring frequently.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large casserole dish combine rice spinach-cheese mixture and onion mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole dot with 2 tablespoons butter and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese topping melts.