Cheesy Rice and Broccoli

Submitted by CoffeeB

"This from a Minute Rice Cookbook. Feel free to use frozen broccoli even though it says fresh."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
• 1⁄2 lb cheese, cubes or 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Place broccoli and broth in medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Stir in rice, cover.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Stir in cheese, cover.
7. Let stand 5 minutes.
8. Stir until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[gertc96]

This was a good and really easy side dish that I prepared for our lunch today..... Both of my kids loved it and ate two helpings.... Next time, I'll use about 2 1/2 cups of broth and add a bit of salt and maybe garlic powder to enhance the flavor a bit.... Thanks so much for sharing and we'll be preparing this simple dish again.....

 

[lolablitz]

Great, super easy recipe! I love that I didn't have to bake it in a casserole. Will make again, thanks for the keeper! *Next time I'll try adding shredded carrots to sneak them in for hte kiddos :)

 

[lauralie41]

I made this for my lunch the other day and it was very good. Had Velveeta cheese on hand so I cubed that and added it. Added some fresh ground pepper when serving and enjoyed! Thank you Sue for a keeper. Made and reviewed for KK's Recipe Tag Game.

 

[Lalaloula]

Mmmm, Susan, what a great, great, easy recipe!!! :) I made it for my sis and me as a quick dinner and we both enjoyed it immensely! The rice is so creamy and cheesy and the broccoli adds a nice, fresh flavour. I used old-fashioned rice and fresh broccoli, so I had to cook it a little longer, but that was no problem at all. I still had the dish on the table in nearly no time. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing this speedy, yummy recipe with us! A definite keeper! Made and reviewed for Everyday Is A Holiday Tag Game September 09.

 

[Larawithoutau]

I liked that this didn't call for a canned soup mix or Velveeta. I also felt that the completed dish was somewhat dry. I added a little bit of milk and it seemed to help make it creamier. I also added some pepper & a dash of salt on the finished dish, this brought out the sharpness of the shredded cheddar. I think that I probably used only half of the (fresh) chopped broccoli that was called for, that's what I had on hand (may have attributed to the dryness). The broccoli was nice and tender. Thanks CoffeeB!