BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH RICE

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This recipe is a real hit with anyone, especially kids. They just love the combination of the broccoli, rice and cheese! The water chestnuts add a surprise crunch. Great for a buffet crowd. Buttered bread crumbs may be substituted for almonds as a topping.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) jar process cheese sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 cups cooked white rice
1 (2.25 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Place broccoli in saucepan with 2 tablespoons water. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 to 3 more minutes, separating broccoli occasionally. Drain well.
  • In a small pot, cook cheese and soup together until smooth.
  • Combine cheese and soup, broccoli, water chestnuts, and rice in the casserole dish. Cover with almonds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1429 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

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