Make Ahead Broccoli Cheese And Rice

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cups minute rice, uncooked
• 8 ounces velveeta cheese, pasterurized prepared cheese product cut up
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 10 ritz crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 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 velvetta ; cover. let stand 5 minutes. stir until velvetta is completely melted. spoon into microwaveable serving dish; cover with plastic wrap. refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• 2 meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. add cracker crumbs; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. cool completely. stir in parmesan cheese. spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
• 3 vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mixture by poking a few holes in the top. microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through; stir. sprinkle with cracker crumbs mixture. microwave, uncovered, an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
• 4 substitute: prepare as directed, using velveeta made with 2% milk.