Beet White Chocolate Rice Layer Bake

A highly unique way to enjoy beets in a layered bake, the crust layers in this recipe are made of rice and eggs and the intense flavor combination of beets and sharp white cheddar cheese will leave you Craving4More!

Beet White Chocolate Rice Layer Bake 

Rice Layers:
4 cups cooked brown rice
4 large eggs
2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
kosher salt and pepper

 

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

 

In a large bowl, mix together all the rice layer ingredients.

 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread the rice mixture in a thin layer.

Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbling.

 

Remove from heat and cool completely.

 

Beet Layer:
1 Tbs. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups roasted beets, peeled and sliced
kosher salt and pepper
fresh parsley, minced

 

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

 

2 cups coarsely shredded white cheddar cheese

fresh chives and parsley, finely chopped

 

To Assemble:
Line a square baking dish (or two loaf pans) with parchment paper.

 

Slice the rice layer crust to fit two different layers for each pan (2 for the square sheet, 4 pieces for two loaf pans).

 

Top the rice layer with the chicken soup and then evenly spread the cooked beet mixture over the top.

 

Next, top with the next layer of rice crust.

 

Finally, top with the remaining cheese.

 

Bake at 425°F until brown and bubbly.

 

Cook for at least 6 minutes.

 

Garnish with fresh chives and parsley before slicing and serving.