Rizi O Graten (Rice Au Gratin)

RIZI O GRATEN (RICE AU GRATIN)

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Categories : Pasta Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

SPALDING

3 1/2 cups Chicken or beef broth

4 tablespoons Butter

1 1/2 cups Raw rice

Salt & pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups Kefalotiri cheese -- grated

4 Eggs

1 cup Ham -- chopped

3 tablespoons Bread crumbs -- toasted

Boil broth w/2 tb. of the butter. Add rice, stirring it so it doesn't stick. Add salt & pepper.

Cover pot and simmer until liquid is absorbed (abt. 15 min.). Add 2/3 ofthe

cheese, mix well, then remove from heat. Half cool. Beat egg lightly and add

to rice. Add ham and mix in well with a fork. Butter a baking pan. Put rice in

and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and then the bread crumbs. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle it over the top of the rice. Bake in

350 F. oven abt.

15 min., or until golden brown. Serves

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