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Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole

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Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole
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Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  uncooked instant rice
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onion
  • 1/4  cup  fat-free milk
  • 4  ounces  light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
  • 2  tablespoons  butter or stick margarine, softened
  • 2  (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 1  (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
137 (29% from fat)
Fat:
4.4g (sat 1.7g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.9g)
Protein:
6.6g
Carbohydrate:
19.2g
Fiber:
2.2g
Cholesterol:
8mg
Iron:
1.1mg
Sodium:
410mg
Calcium:
160mg
Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 1999

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Tricia
this is a great way to get kids to eat broccoli and the grownups will enjoy it too!10/01/08

5 stars
conkli12
I think this is great, but I've made a lot changes to the recipe. I brown the onion first with a little garlic, use cheddar or colby, not processed cheese, and I add about a cup of leftover shredded chicken. I also use 1/2 instant brown rice and 1/2 white.06/17/08