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Broccoli Casserole

... from Aunt Sandy's Kitchen

• Serves: 6-8 people
• Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
• Cooking: 25-30 minutes

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Broccoli Casserole: a great side or add chicken for an amazing meal! Broccoli is highly nutritious, containing vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants all being very beneficial for health. Add chicken to Aunt Sandy's Broccoli Casserole and you have a complete one dish meal. The combination of shredded cheese, flavorful broccoli, crunchy cracker topping, along with the other ingredients create a satisfying and comforting dish.

Ingredients

• 6-8 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups white rice, cooked
• 1 can (10.5oz.) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1-1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 sleeve butter crackers, crushed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C.
2. Grease with cooking spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
3. In a 1½ - 2 quart sauce pot add 2 cups of water add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of butter: bring to a boil, add 2 cups of instant rice, stir well, remove from heat, and place tight fitting lid on pot for 20 minutes. (If using regular rice, follow directions on package.)
4. In a 6 quart stockpot add 3 cup of water a pinch of salt, and bring to boil. Boil broccoli for 2-3 of minutes (broccoli will finish cooking in oven). Drain well.
5. In a skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoon of melted butter. (This could be done in the microwave.)
6. In a large mixing bowl, add cooked rice, mushroom soup, onions, mayonnaise, eggs, cheese, and ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of butter - combine well.
7. Add broccoli to greased baking dish and spread evenly.
8. Pour mixture in mixing bowl over broccoli, fold in gently to combine, and spread equally.
9. Sprinkle crushed crackers on top.
10. Bake at 350°F / 177°C degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy!