Creamed Eggs Over Parsleyed Rice

Hard-boiled eggs in a savory cheese sauce served over buttery rice with fresh parsley and chives.

Recipe Ingredients:

For Creamed Eggs:
1 (1 3/8-ounce) package cheese sauce mix
1 cup milk
4 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into eighths
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Parsleyed Rice:
1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped chives

Cooking Directions:

1. For Creamed Eggs: Blend together cheese sauce mix and milk. Cook over low heat until sauce thickens; add eggs, olives, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Heat thoroughly. Serve over Parsleyed Rice.
2. For Parsleyed Rice: Cook rice in butter until golden. Add broth. Bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add parsley and chives. Toss lightly.

Makes 4 servings.

Tip: Skip the cheese sauce mix and make your own with a white sauce and cheddar cheese.

Recipe provided courtesy of the USA Rice Federation.