Broccoli & Rice Casserole

This is one of my favorite dishes during the holiday. I have no idea why I never make it other than Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its old-fashioned comfort food. Delicious and as good the following day as it was when it came out of the oven. Enjoy!


Prep: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
1/2 C. Chopped Onion
1/2 C. Chopped Celery
1 Pk. Frozen Chopped Broccoli, thawed
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3/4 can of milk
1 C. Velvetta, cut into squares
1 C. Instant Minute Rice
1/2 tsp. Salt
*** 6 Ritz crackers, crushed


Directions:
1) Using a large skillet or pot, lightly brown the onion and celery in the vegetable oil, over low heat.
2) Add thawed broccoli to the vegetables, cover and let steam for 10 minutes.
3) Add soup, milk, cheese, salt and rice to the mixture.
4) Heat until it is boiling and all the cheese has melted.
5) Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
6) Top with the crushed Ritz crackers.
7) Bake for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned on top.