BROCCOLI & RICE CASSEROLE

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This is so very delicious. Its always a favorite even if you don't like broccoli. Give it a try. You won't be sorry. My mother in-law gave this recipe to me and I can never make or eat enough of it.

Provided by JustaQT

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter, melted
1 small onion
1 jar Cheese Whiz
3 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons sugar
salt & pepper
1/2 cup milk
3 cups rice, uncooked
1 package frozen broccoli, thawed (florets are best)

Steps:

  • In a small saute pan melt the margarine and saute a small onion until it's soft but not brown.
  • If not using onion you will still need the butter.
  • In a large saucepan melt the cheese wiz, then add cream of mushroom soup, sugar, salt, pepper, milk and onion. Bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook the rice as directed on package, Drain.
  • Meanwhile, Separate large broccoli florets into bite size or smaller pieces.
  • If using stalks, chop them in a food processor.
  • Add the florets and the rice to the cheese mix and stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a large pan, (10x14x2 cake pan would do) Put in oven at 350 degrees for 30 min or until golden brown.
  • Substitutions:* substitute 1 t onion powder for 1 small onion** Substitute 2 T Splenda for 2 T sugar to make this diabetic friendly and doesn't change the taste what-so-ever.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 254.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.2

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