Best Make Ahead Broccoli Cheese And Rice Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD RICE, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE RECIPE

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Prepare our Make-Ahead Rice, Broccoli and Cheese Recipe beforehand so it's ready to go when you are. Good for a whole 24 hours before an event, our Make-Ahead Rice, Broccoli and Cheese Recipe is the perfect side to knock out the day before an event. Just heat it up in the microwave and serve!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 Tbsp. butter
10 round buttery crackers, crushed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Stir in VELVEETA. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable bowl. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add cracker crumbs; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in Parmesan. Spoon into airtight container. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
Cover broccoli mixture with waxed paper just before serving. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

MAKE AHEAD BROCCOLI CHEESE AND RICE

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Make and share this Make Ahead Broccoli Cheese and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, pasterurized prepared cheese product cut up
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
10 Ritz crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in velvetta ; cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until velvetta is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable serving dish; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add cracker crumbs; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in parmesan cheese. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
Vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mixture by poking a few holes in the top. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs mixture. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using velveeta made with 2% milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 334.6, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.9