Broccoli Rice Casserole I

3/4 cup each chopped onions and celery

2 tbs butter or margarine

3 cups cooked rice

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

4 oz pasteurized process cheese spread

1/4 tsp each salt and ground black pepper

1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup (2 oz) grated Cheddar cheese

In large skillet cook onions and celery in butter until tender crisp. Add remaining ingredients except grated cheese. Spoon into buttered 1-1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top with grated cheese. Bake 3 minutes longer, or until cheese melts.

Makes 6 servings.

Serve With:
Honey-Glazed Ham, Radish Slaw, Crescent Rolls, Lemon Bavarian.