Old-fashioned Broccoli Rice Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup chopped onion
 * 3/4 cup chopped celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 4 ounces pasteurized process American cheese spread
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/8 hot pepper sauce
 * 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese

Directions

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