Broccoli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Minute rice
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3/4 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (8 Tbsp.) stick margarine, melted
2 (10 oz. each) pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed or fresh parboiled
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 c.)

Preparation

Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole.
Stir rice and water together first, so they cook properly.
Layer ingredients in the order listed.
Cover dish with foil and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 3/4 hours.
Remove foil for the last 15 minutes of baking time to lightly brown cheese.
Serves 6 to 8.