Regal Rice and Asparagus

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
* 4 cups cooked rice, cooled 
* 1 teaspoon salt 
* 1 to 2 dashes ground red pepper 
* ½ cup sour cream 
* ½ cup milk 
* 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 
== Directions ==
# Cook asparagus only until tender crisp; drain. 
# Combine rice, salt, pepper, sour cream, milk and ¾ cup cheese. 
# Spoon half of mixture into buttered shallow 2½-quart baking dish. 
# Reserve 4 asparagus spears for garnish; arrange remaining asparagus on mixture. 
# Spread remaining rice mixture over asparagus.
# Sprinkle with remaining ¾ cup cheese. 
# Bake at 350 °F for 20 minutes. 
# Garnish with reserved asparagus and continue baking 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Category:American Recipes
Category:Asparagus Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Side Dish Rice Recipes