Crunchy Broccoli Bake

Lima beans combine nicely with broccoli in this veggie casserole. Water chestnuts and a cereal topping add a fun crunch.

—RON SLIVON SURPRISE, AZ



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 9 SERVINGS


6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed

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

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 cups crisp rice cereal, crushed

1/2 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place broccoli and beans in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup, sour cream, soup mix, water chestnuts and garlic powder. Spread over vegetables.

2. Combine cereal and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown.