Ingredients

•2 cups minute rice cooked

•2 tablespoons butter

•1/2 cup diced onion

•1/2 cup chopped celery

•2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

•2 pkgs. Frozen broccoli (10 oz. each), cooked and drained

•1 can cream of mushroom soup

•1 can cream of celery soup

Preparation

In a heavy skillet, sauté onion and celery in butter until tender. Combine rice, sauteed vegetables, broccoli, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and soups. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Take off cover, top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and bake about 5 minutes longer, until top is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serves 6 to 8.