Broccoli Rice Casserole

When I was little, serving this dish was the only way my mother could get me to eat broccoli.

—JENNIFER FULLER BALLSTON SPA, NY



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1/2 cups water

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

2 cups uncooked instant rice

1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and onion to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.

2. Stir in broccoli, soup and cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.