Side Dish

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice is for Side Dish.

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice takes several minutes to prepare.

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice takes several minutes to cook.

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice are:

6 Cups frozen broccoli Florets
1 can (14.5 oz) fat-free chicken broth
2 cups Minute Rice
1/2 lb (8 oz) Pasteurized Light Cheese Product (Velveeta)
1.5 tbsp. butter
10 reduced fat Ritz Crackers
2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese

Here is how you make Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice:

Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Stir in Velvetta; cover. Let stand 5 min. Stir until Velvetta is completly melted. Spoon into microwaveable 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 to 3 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool Completely. Stir in parmesan cheese. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Store at room temp un to 24 hours.Vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mistureby poking holes in the top. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with cracker crumb mixture. Microwave, uncoved, and additional 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IWUNDER01.

The nutritional information for Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese and Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 129.3

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
• Sodium: 400.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 5.5 g