Make Ahead Rice Broccoli And Cheese Food

MAKE-AHEAD RICE, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan. 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. 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 airtight container. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
• Cover broccoli mixture with waxed paper just before serving. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.

BEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, dry mustard and cayenne and stir to mix it in well. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
• Next, add the milk, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until totally combined. Stir in the pepper, salt and paprika. Add the processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar and stir until melted. Then, fold in the broccoli and pimentos.
• In a large baking dish, create a base with half of the rice. Top with half of the broccoli cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining rice, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the Cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI, CHEESE AND RICE

Steps:

• Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in Cheez Whiz; cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until Cheez Whiz is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveabe serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• Meanwhile,melt butter in small skillet on medium heat, Add cracker crumbs; cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently, Cool completely. Stir in Parmesan cheese Spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Sore at room temperature up to 24 hours.
• Vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mixture. Microwave on HIGH 5-6 minutes or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with cracker crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.,.

MAKE AHEAD BROCCOLI CHEESE AND RICE

Steps:

• Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in velvetta ; cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until velvetta is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable serving dish; 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 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in parmesan cheese. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
• Vent plastic wrap covering broccoli mixture by poking a few holes in the top. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through; stir. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs mixture. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
• Substitute: Prepare as directed, using velveeta made with 2% milk.

CHEESY RICE AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and broth in medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice, cover.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in cheese, cover.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir until cheese is melted.