Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Yield: 8 serving (serving size: 1/2 cups).

served this dish at dinner. I loved it but forgot to get the recipe, so I created by own light version. I can put it together quickly, and its easy to make ahead and pop in the oven before dinner. Another plus is that kids love it." Ellen Brown, Ridgefield, Conn.

* Brendas adaptations - I tried to raise the nutrition and the flavors more and I think it came out darned good:

I used 1% milk, rather than use frozen broccoli which I didnt have, I steamed fresh broccoli and cauliflower till just crisp, not wilted. (I used microwave about 4 minutes to steam the fresh veggies.) I reduced butter to 1 tablespoon and I doubled the milk to 1/2 c. I used Campbells Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom soup, and I used Uncle Bens Instant Rice. I used the full fat Velveeta cheese, but only used about 2 ounces. I sprinkled some Parmesan lightly on top.

I used one bowl to steam the veggies and then that same bowl to mix and bake it in. Easy clean-up!:)

Description:
"Low-Fat and you dont have to pre-cook the rice. Not too bad! :)"

(adamsfmle@sprintmail.com); posted TNT & Elf 11/99."

NOTES :
NOTES : This dish is pictured on page 144 of 11/99 CL; sure looks like they also sprinkled with finely chopped dill weed or parsley, but its not mentioned in the recipe.

particularly healthy recipe...and instant rice/frozen broc??? BUT hey, its quick and tasty and I intend to keep the recipe close by for those days I meet up with: ABSOLUTELY NO TIME OR DESIRE TO COOK! ((big grin...the husband thinks its
*good* !) ((beats a trip to Taco Bell, I say)

To boost it up a tad: I used fresh broccoli and cauliflower (too), less butter and cheese - but I used the full fat cheese. So there, we have two recipes: one to fit whatever mood you are in or whatever you have on hand.

PS: I used one bowl to steam the veggies and then that same bowl to mix and bake it in. Easy clean-up!:)

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