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Broccoli Rice Puff

3 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 pound frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (about 5 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided use
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided use
4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk
1 cup grated Gouda cheese

1. Combine rice and broccoli in large mixing bowl.
2. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until onion is tender crisp. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir mixture into rice and broccoli; mix well. Spoon into buttered shallow 2-quart baking pan or portion 1 cup mixture into buttered individual casseroles.
3. Beat egg yolks with milk. Add cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into yolk mixture. Spread over rice mixture, or portion evenly over rice mixture in individual dishes (about 2/3 cup for each).
5. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes, or until mixture is hot and bubbly and top is lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes for casseroles).

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.