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Cheese and Rice Casserole (Riso e Formaggio)2 cups water 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat water, rice, salt, mustard, red pepper sauce and pepper to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes, without lifting cover or stirring. Remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and let steam 5 to 10 minutes. Lay half each of the rice, onion, green pepper and mozzarella cheese in greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish; repeat layers. Mix eggs and milk; pour over rice mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees F until set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares. Yields 8 servings.
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