Crockpot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped smoked sausage
• 2 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 onion diced fine
• 3 celery stalks diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced fine
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 3 cups frozen broccoli
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from dixiecrystals.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine rice, chicken broth, salt and butter in a Crockpot set to low.
2. In a medium pan, cook olive oil, sausage and sugar until caramelized. Pour into Crockpot. Using same pan, sautee onion, celery and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Pour into Crockpot. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours.
3. When rice is almost done, stir in the cream cheese, broccoli and cheddar. Cook for another 1 to 1-1/2 hours.