Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

from bettycrocker.com
50 min
8 servings

Got lots of cooking coming up this week? Get ahead in the kitchen with an oven full of flavor. Our no-stress, fuss-free Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake is a great side dish to any meal you make and can easily be made ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 inch)
  • 1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, soup, milk and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

  3. 3

    Stir in broccoli and rice. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.

  4. 4

    Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on top and bubbly around edges.