all-purpose rice casserole

Name: All-Purpose Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) cubed processed American cheese; 8 tablespoon(s) all-purpose seasoning, divided; 2 cup(s) uncooked wild and long grain rice; 6 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) avocado oil; 1 medium Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and chopped; 1 medium carrot, diced; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 cup(s) half and half; 2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup; 3/4 cup(s) sour cream; 8 ounce(s) whipped cream cheese; 1 cup(s) shredded Parmesan cheese

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Feb 10, 2026

To the people who love rice casserole, I created this recipe. It's based on Kinder's All-Purpose seasoning. It's great with a side of baked chicken, and there's American cheese on the bottom.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup cubed processed American cheese
8 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning, divided
2 cups uncooked wild and long grain rice
6 cups water
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 medium Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup half and half
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

How To Make all-purpose rice casserole

Step 1

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add cubed American cheese and 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning; mix well.

Step 2

Place wild and long-grain rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons all purpose seasoning. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 4

Heat avocado oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped Vidalia onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Cook and saute for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 5

Season with ground cumin and 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning and stir well. Remove from heat.
Step 6

Melt margarine and 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 7

Combine half and half, soup, sour cream, whipped cream cheese, and remaining all-purpose seasoning; stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 8

Add cooked rice and sauteed vegetables; mix well until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 9

Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Step 10

Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely for 15 minutes.
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