Cheesy Broccoli Over Rice

The kids wanted cheesy rice & broccoli casserole.  I wanted to try it in a different way.  I came up with this and we all loved it!  It was a little extra work but worth every bit.  I may never serve the casserole again!

Cheesy Broccoli Over Rice 

Ingredients:

• one  12 oz. bag of broccoli florets (the steam-in-bag kind)
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• half large white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• one  15 oz. jar cheese whiz or similar product
• one small can cream of mushroom soup, plus half can water
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
• 3 cups prepared minute (or quick cook) rice

Throw your broccoli bag in the microwave and prepare your minute rice first.  While those are cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan and add onions.  Sauté for a few minutes, then add minced garlic. When onions are translucent, add cheese whiz, mushroom soup and water.  Mix well, then add spices & cooked broccoli.  Stir over medium-low heat until mixture barely starts to bubble.  Remove from heat.  Spoon mixture over individual portions of rice.

Just…Y-U-M.  That is all.