Creamy Cheesy Vegetable Rice Casserole

Delight in this comforting casserole featuring a delightful blend of frozen vegetables, fluffy minute rice, rich whipping cream, tangy sour cream, and ooey-gooey Velveeta cheese. This dish is a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness that will warm your soul.

Ingredients

For the casserole
4	lbs frozen vegetables
2	cups Minute Rice
4 - 8	ounces heavy cream or half-and-half
1	cup sour cream
1 ½	lbs Velveeta cheese, thickly sliced
2 - 3	chicken breasts, cubed (optional)

Instructions

• For preparing the casserole

  1. Select a variety of frozen vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or brussel sprouts.
  2. Boil the vegetables until they are close to reaching your desired tenderness.
  3. Cook the Minute Rice according to package instructions.
  4. In a large baking dish (we recommend a 9x11x4 size), combine the cooked vegetables, rice, whipping cream, sour cream, and cubed chicken if using.
  5. Layer thick slices of Velveeta cheese on top of the mixture.
  6. Bake the casserole in an oven preheated to 400°F until the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven, stir the contents, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Take the casserole out of the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and serve.

Aug 09, 2024