Cheesy Rice Casserole

This recipe is a quick, easy way to use leftovers.  The idea behind this dish is for you to use whatever you have available. 

Servings: 6

Time:  Prep: 5 minutes; Cooking:  30 minutes

Hardware:  A measuring cup, a wooden spoon, a can opener, a large bowl, an  8’ x 11’ glass casserole dish

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups cooked rice
• 2 cups cubed cooked meat (ham, chicken, turkey, crumbled hamburger)
• 2 cups cooked broccoli
• 1 can cream of (broccoli, mushroom, celery) soup
• Optional:  1~4oz can of mushrooms, drained
• ¾ cup liquid (milk, cream, water, broth)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, Colby Jack)
• ¾ cup crumbs (bread crumbs, crushed chips, crushed crackers, crushed croutons)
• 2 tablespoons butter-sliced

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°.
2. Spray the dish with cooking spray.
3. Mix all the ingredients expect the crumbs and butter.  Pour the mixture into the dish
4. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the crumbs. Dot the crumbs with sliced butter.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.