Cheesy Ham and Rice Bake

Quick and easy comfort food dish ... make it with smoked ham or grilled chicken.

Ingredients

2	cups	Minute^® White Rice, uncooked
1	can	(10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2	cups	milk
1/4	cup	salad dressing
1	pkg	(6 oz.) smoked ham, chopped
2	cups	frozen peas
1/2	cup	shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Mix rice, soup, milk, dressing, ham and peas in 2-quart baking dish; cover with foil.
Bake 20 minutes; uncover. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until rice is tender and cheese is melted.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Substitute: Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (6 oz.) Grilled Chicken Breast Strips for the ham. Or, omit the meat for a meatless option.