I managed to get my hands on some old cookbooks, the kind that clubs and churches would publish and sell as fundraisers. They are simply bound, quite aged, and some of the recipes remind me of those that are passed among family members.
As I was perusing a copy of Recipes from Wes Chapel Kitchens – a book that was copied and bound at a Kinko’s- I found a recipe for a Broccoli and Rice dish that was super simple. It only had 4 ingredients listed and no amounts. Remembering a similar dish from my childhood, I thought I would do a little experimenting, and what came out of it was a dish that simple, quick, easy, and tasty.
The surprising ingredient is Cheese Whiz. Of course, any cheddar cheese dip will work and if you want it spicy, then give use a spicy cheese dip. I didn’t in mine. I also didn’t opt for Cheese Whiz, as it wasn’t available where I was shopping (Dollar General, because the closest grocery store is twenty minutes away). So I used the Frito Lay Cheese Dip. Eight ounces is all you need for a small casserole dish.
The recipe also didn’t include anything in the way of spices, so I really wanted to add some flavor. Instead of using a chopped onion, I used onion powder, and added salt, plus a liberal amount of black pepper. The prep time for everything was less than ten minutes. In fact, I could have cut my time down even more for prep, but I started my broccoli before my rice and had to wait for the rice.
Either way, it turned out nice. I’ll definitely be cooking this again soon.
Quick and Easy Broccoli Rice Dish
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prep Ingredients
If using frozen broccoli, microwave or steam. Make 4-6 servings of the minute rice which is usually 2 cups of dried rice and have it ready to mix.
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Combine soup, cheese dip, and seasonings in a bowl. Stir to incorporate. When rice and broccoli are done, dump into bowl and mix until rice and broccoli are thoroughly coated. Place into a greased (I use an oil spray) casserole dish. Cook in a 350 degree preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
