Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 dash hot sauce
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed processed cheese, cream of chicken soup, cooked wild rice, thawed chopped broccoli, chopped onion, chopped celery, hot sauce, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

3. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is hot and bubbling.

5. Scatter the French-fried onions over the top and bake 3 to 5 minutes more, until the topping is golden.

6. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.