Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth (25% less sodium)
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 12 cups Cheez Whiz
- 1 12 tablespoons butter
- 10 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.,.
broccoli florets, chicken broth, instant rice, butter, crackers, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/make-ahead-broccoli-cheese-and-rice-376159 (may not work)