Recipes - Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Make 4 servings

Ingredients

15 mL (1 Tbsp) margarine

1 small onion, chopped

125 mL (1/2 cup) celery, chopped

1 300-g (10-ounce) package frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed

4 ounces Velveeta® Light or other light processed cheese, cubed

2 235-mL bottles Vanilla Ensure*

1 mL (1/4 tsp) black pepper

250 mL (1 cup) uncooked long grain rice

*This recipe can be prepared with Ensure Plus, Ensure, Ensure Fibre, Ensure High Protein, or Glucerna.
If prepared with Glucerna, the total carbohydrate per serving is 65 g.
Nutrition information will vary with product used.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt margarine.
• Sauté onion, celery and broccoli for 5 minutes.
• Add cheese, Ensure, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
• Add rice.
• Pour mixture into a 23-cm (9-inch) square casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and mixture is hot and bubbly.
• Serve immediately.

Tip
Use your favorite frozen vegetable mix instead of broccoli for variety.