BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE

BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE

   Broccoli and rice casserole is very easy to make.  I like to add a little onion to mine.

• 1 small onion, diced (optional)
• 2 T. margarine or coconut oil (optional)
• 1 C. white rice
• 2 C. water
• 1 t. salt
• 1 1/2 - 2 lb. broccoli, frozen or fresh
• water
• 1 t. salt
•  1 15 oz. jar Cheez Whiz or equivalent
• 1 can cream soup (chicken or mushroom) 
• bread crumbs (optional)

    Cook rice using 2 C. water and 1 t. salt:  Add all ingredients in covered pan.  Bring to boil on high, then lower to simmer for 15 minutes.  Remove from heat.

   Sautee onion in margarine or coconut oil for a minute or two to soften.  Remove from heat.

   Boil broccoli in water in 5 qt. Dutch oven until soft. Remove from pot and drain.

   In large bowl, combine Cheez Whiz,  cream soup until incorporated.  Add desired amount of rice and blend.  I normally use about 3/4 of the cooked rice.  Add onions.  Add broccoli to desired ratio of rice and broccoli. 

   Pour mixture into baking dish and top with bread crumbs.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until edges start to turn brown.

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