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Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese & Rice

Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese & Rice recipe
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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

What You Need

6
cups fresh broccoli florets
1
can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2
cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2
lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2
Tbsp. butter
10
 RITZ Crackers, crushed
2
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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