Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

Rice

cooked

0.5 cup

Butter

melted

0.5 cup

Onion

minced

0.5 cup

Celery

minced

1 can

Cream of mushroom soup

2 pkt

Frozen minced broccoli

thawed

1 can

Water chestnuts

drained, chopped

1 cup

Velveeta cheese

cubed

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~7 min

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3
~7 min

Add minced onion and celery to the saucepan and sauté until softened.

Step 4
~7 min

In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed onions and celery, frozen minced broccoli (thawed), cream of mushroom soup, drained and chopped water chestnuts, and cubed Velveeta cheese.

Step 5
~7 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 6
~7 min

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step 7
~7 min

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.

Step 8
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9
~7 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier meal.

Top with breadcrumbs before baking for a crispy crust.

Adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or pork.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken
Pork tenderloin
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Holiday meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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