Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium sized saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat and stir in rice.
3. Cook, covered, on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Add onion powder.
4. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir to incorporate butter completely. Slowly add milk, and whisk continually to prevent flour from clumping. Allow mixture to thicken up, cooking it four about 5 minutes. Add cheese and whisk until melted. Set aside.
5. Combine vegetables with the rice, and add cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
6. Pour rice mixture into the a greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Top with breadcrumbs and bake for 15-20 minutes or until an inserted thermometer reads 165°F for 15 seconds.