Monday, February 13, 2012

Broccoli Rice Casserole


Today I had one of those 'panic moments'. Had to think of something quick and easy and also delicious to cook, without having the chance to go shopping. I used whatever we had in the fridge. It worked!

  • 300g chopped broccoli
  • 250g easy cook rice
  • 500g good quality cream of mushroom soup
  • 250ml water (veggie stock cube can be used)
  • 200g cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 bunch celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper
Steam broccoli and cook rice according to package directions. Preheat oven 175 degrees C, gas mark 4.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup and water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and saute celery and onion until soft.

In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

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