Quick And Easy One-Bowl Cheesy Onion Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups water
1 1/2 cus milk
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a bowl whisk together the soups with water, milk and melted butter until well combined.
Add in all remaining ingredients including 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, save the remaining cup to sprinkle on the top; mix to combine.
Pour into greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Delicious!