I'm not sure the derivation of the name, but I do know the author of the dish, Peg Braken. She wrote a famous cookbook in the 1960's called I Hate To Cook. "The book came about when she and some other working-women friends "pooled their ignorance" and came up with a core of recipes strong on ease of preparation", (wikipedia). I hear it was long on humor and short on cooking know-how, but the recipe for Hellzapoppin Cheese rice is a sure fire winner.
I encountered it first at a potluck for my book group. Wary of any casserole type dish, I took a small slice to be gracious. Let's just say I went back for more. That' would be the polite way to put it. I meant to ask for the recipe, but was lucky enough to find it online. Now I share it with you.
Hellzapoppin Cheese Rice
4 cups cooked rice
4 eggs
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons salt
1 pound grated sharp Cheddar
small pinch each of thyme and marjoram
1 package chopped frozen spinach1 cup milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
"This is copied verbatim from Bracken's book. She is referring to the woman, Sugar Belle, who gave her the recipe. She beats the eggs till they're light. Then she adds the milk and all the seasonings. Finally, she folds in the cheese, spinach and rice and pours the whole works into a greased casserole. After she pours the melted butter over it, she sets it in a 375 degree oven to bake for thirty-five minutes and she takes off her apron."
http://www.slashfood.com/2007/10/30/peg-brackens-hellzapoppin-cheese-rice/
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