(Family Features) Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. You can bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces by dishing out those favorite recipes everyone asks for year after year.
Made with a delicious combination of rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup and broccoli florets, this quick and easy version of Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole is an ideal one-pot dish to keep the holidays simple. With three easy steps and everyday ingredients, it comes together with minimal effort for traditional casserole taste.
This seasonal classic and more are made quick and easy with an option like Success Boil-in-Bag Rice, a pre-measured, mess-free way to make fluffy, high-quality rice. It’s cooked by simply dropping a bag of rice in a pot of water or broth then boiling it for 10 minutes. BPA-free and FDA-approved, the bags are safe to use and made to withstand high temperatures.
An added bonus: If you’re aiming to achieve a particular flavor, just season the rice by cooking in water infused with herbs, spices, broth, coconut milk or other liquids like juice for sweeter recipes.
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Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
1 bag Success White Rice or Brown Rice
nonstick cooking spray
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Prepare rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 F.
Coat 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine soup, broccoli, 1 cup cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, butter, onion, salt and pepper. Fold in rice.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 20 minutes.
Source: Success Rice
