Broccoli-Rice Side Dish

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 (8 ounce) jar process cheese spread
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

DIRECTIONS

1. In a microwave-safe 2-qt. casserole, combine the soup, cheese spread, rice, milk and pepper. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2. Stir in broccoli, onion and celery. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes, rotating a half-turn once.
3. Sprinkle onions over the top; microwave on high for 1 minute.