Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is such an easy recipe to do, and can be made ahead of time and reheated, so it makes your cooking time shorter - Ingredients:
6 cups broccoli florets |
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth (25% less sodium) |
2 cups instant rice |
1 1/2 cups cheez whiz |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter |
10 ritz crackers, crushed |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in Cheez Whiz; cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until Cheez Whiz is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveabe serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
2. Meanwhile,melt butter in small skillet on medium heat, Add cracker crumbs; cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently, Cool completely. Stir in Parmesan cheese Spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Sore at room temperature up to 24 hours.
3. Vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mixture. Microwave on HIGH 5-6 minutes or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with cracker crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.,.
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