1 lg. onion, diced
1 stick butter
2 c. rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
1 (8 oz.) can sm. mushrooms with liquid
1 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Saute onion in butter; add uncooked rice and simmer 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, reserving almonds; pour into a 2 1/2 quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. Stir in almonds before serving. Serves 8.