Cheesy Herb Rice

Here is an easy side dish. Bake it in the oven while cooking the rest of dinner.

Cheesy Herb Rice

1/3 cup finely chopped Onion
1 clove Garlic, finely minced
1 Tablespoonful Butter
1 Cup uncooked Long Grain Rice, rinsed
1/3 cup Chopped Tomato
1 Bay Leaf
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
1 1/4 cups Chicken Stock

2 Tablespoonfuls Butter
1/4 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
2 Tablespoonfuls grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoonful chopped Fresh Parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In a Large Cast Iron Skillet, add 1 Tablespoonful of butter and the Onion and Garlic. Cook over low heat just until onions are tender.
Add Rice, Tomato, Bay Leaf, Thyme and Chicken Stock. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Cover skillet with Iron lid or aluminum foil.
Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven. Discard Thyme sprigs and Bay Leaf.
Gently stir in 2 Tablespoonfuls Butter, the cheeses and Parsley.
Serve Immediately