Pineapple Rice Casserole

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 213.5
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 279.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

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Introduction

A unique side dish that pairs nicely with ham -- great for Christmas or Easter dinner. A unique side dish that pairs nicely with ham -- great for Christmas or Easter dinner.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice (not instant)
    3 tbsp butter
    2 cups (20 ounce can) crushed pineapple
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 3/4 cups water
    1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
    1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook rice, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Add syrup, salt, and water to saucepan with rice; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Stir in pineapple, sugar, and nutmeg until well blended. Transfer to lightly buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings of about 3/4 cup each.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARICHELLE.