Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli (boxes)
  • 2 c. Minute rice (uncooked)
  • 2 (10 3/4 oz. each) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Method

  • Place unopened packages of broccoli on end in microwave and microwave on High, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Set aside to thaw.
  • In a 3-quart casserole, combine rice, soup, milk, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Microwave on High, 2 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and can be blended easily.
  • To cheese mixture, add onions, celery, water chestnuts and broccoli.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Divide evenly between 2 lightly greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch dishes.
  • Microwave one dish at a time.
  • Microwave on High, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serves 12.