Broccoli Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. margarine, divided
1/4 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. plain flour
1 1/4 c. skim milk
1 3/4 c. cooked long grain rice, cooked without salt
1 c. shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cook chopped broccoli in boiling water for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain and plunge into cold water.
Drain again; set aside.