Rice And Broccoli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick butter or margarine
1 c. chopped celery (optional)
1 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. instant rice
1 can cream of celery soup
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook rice according to package instructions.
Microwave rice works great.
In large skillet, melt butter.
Add celery and onion.
Saute lightly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add cooked rice and Cheez Whiz; mix well.
Add undiluted celery soup, broccoli, salt and pepper.
Bake in a 1 1/2-quart greased casserole at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.