Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese & Rice

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese & Rice recipe

photo by:kraft

Cheesy, creamy rice and broccoli get topped with buttery-tasting Ritz Crackers for a savory side you can make ahead of time so it's ready when you are.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

12 servings, 1/2 cup each

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What You Need

cups fresh broccoli florets

can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

cups instant white rice, uncooked

1/2

lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1-1/2

Tbsp. butter

RITZ Crackers, crushed

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

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 VELVEETA. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable 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; spoon into resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.

COVER broccoli mixture with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until broccoli mixture is heated through; stir. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using 2% Milk VELVEETA.

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shannie2002

posted:5/10/2008

My family loves this!

crissymyers

posted:2/25/2008

THIS WAS AWESOME. I ADDED ANOTHER CUP OF BROTH TO IT AND A FEW MORE RITZ CRACKERS. I WILL BE MAKING IT AGAIN.

nailgirl42

posted:2/10/2008

too thick and bland

ProudMomma

posted:1/24/2008

I used more Velveeta than called for (because we LOVE cheesy dishes). I melted the cheese with some milk in a separate pot and added some Good Seasons Italian Seasoning to the cheese as it melted. I also added some of the Good Seasons Italian Seasoning to the Ritz crumbs before I browned it in the skillet. It gave it some extra flavor and the dish was DELICIOUS. My 3 children, ages 4-10, my husband, and I all loved it.

sillycatt

posted:12/9/2007

This was very good! I would recommend adding a little milk (1/4c) to the recipe when you heat it up in the microwave because it is a bit dry. I also added a little more velveeta to make it cheesier. It was a big hit with my friends!

mrsflud

posted:12/8/2007

I made this for Thanksgiving & everyone liked it. I've made it once more since then as well. The second time I made it I left out the Ritz crackers (they don't really add any flavor) & I added some milk which made it more creamy. Very good!

kpsmith82

posted:11/30/2007

Rice was undercooked and the whole dish turned out very dry. It needed a lot more cheese too.

a cook

posted:11/29/2007

I've made this a few times. Works well for get togethers out of town since it only takes a few minutes to reheat. Added extra cheese and it was not as dry as the first time I made it. We will make it over and over!

Valeigh