Old-fashioned Broccoli Rice Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup chopped onion
 * ¾ cup chopped celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
 * 1 x 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 4 ounces pasteurized process American cheese spread
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ⅛ hot pepper sauce
 * ½ cup (2 ounces) grated cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and celery in butter in large skillet until tender crisp.
 * 2) Add rice, broccoli, chicken soup, cheese spread, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
 * 3) Spoon into buttered 1½ to 2-quart baking dish.
 * 4) Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
 * 5) Top with grated cheese.
 * 6) Bake 3 minutes longer, or until cheese melts.