Mar. 26, 2009 - Tafy's Recipe Thursday

Tafy Recipe Thursday

This recipe is a casserole that lead the way to me eating broccoli. As a child, I never liked broccoli. The smell of it cooking in my mother's kitchen was revolting. I really can't remember why I ever tasted this casserole, but once I tasted I was hooked.  The cheese in the recipe was probably what made me like it.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

1 c. of cooked rice, (white or brown)

1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese

a can of Cream of Chicken soup

a can of Cheddar Cheese soup

a small package of chopped broccoli

Fix the broccoli according to the package and drain well. In a bowl combine the cooked broccoli, cooked rice, the Cream of Chicken soup, the Cheddar Cheese soup, and a 1/2 c. of grated cheddar cheese. Make sure to mix it well. Pour into a casserole dish. ( A deeper dish will need a little extra bake time.) Top with the remaining cup of grated cheddar cheese. Bake @ 350° until it starts to bubble and starts to turn golden on top. (It can take anywhere to 45 minutes to an hour.) Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. (This cooling helps it not to runny.)

We like cheese so I add alot more cheese than a cup and a half. I serve this with roast with slaw and pickles. It is also good with chicken. It makes a great covered dish meal for a dinner.

This is the only time I can stomach rice, too. I have never liked rice.  We have switched to brown rice around here. I think if I had too I could eat it, but it would have to be a deseparate situation.