Cheezy Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli (boxes)
2 c. Minute rice (uncooked)
2 (10 3/4 oz. each) cans cream of chicken soup
1 c. milk
1 (16 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Preparation

Place unopened packages of broccoli on end in microwave and microwave on High, 4 to 5 minutes.
Set aside to thaw.
In a 3-quart casserole, combine rice, soup, milk, cheese, salt and pepper.
Microwave on High, 2 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and can be blended easily.
To cheese mixture, add onions, celery, water chestnuts and broccoli.
Stir thoroughly.
Divide evenly between 2 lightly greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch dishes.
Microwave one dish at a time.
Microwave on High, 12 to 14 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 12.