Spinach Rice - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice, chilled
• 2 large eggs beaten
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 4 pounds baby spinach, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup chopped marinated artichokes
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt