Rice and Olives

The rice mixture can be assembled without the bread crumb topping up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Add the bread crumbs just before baking, and increase baking time by 5-10 minutes if starting from cold.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The bread crumb topping will soften during storage. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or reheat the entire dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.