Broccoli-Rice Bake

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Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 inch)
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.

2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, soup, milk and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

3 Stir in broccoli and rice. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.

4 Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on top and bubbly around edges.