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Light Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

It’s hard to resist the siren song of comfort food casseroles. A combination of your favorite ingredients, this one is no different. Broccoli, cheese and rice come together for this family favorite.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 1 servings
Calories 543.22 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 8 ounce(s) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup(s) diced mushrooms
  • 2 teaspoon(s) reduced calorie butter, melted
  • 1 cup(s) (8 oz. can) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/2 cup(s) shredded low fat processed American cheese, divided
  • 1/2 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup(s) skim milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

 

  • Trim off large leaves of broccoli; remove tough ends of lower stalks.
  • Wash thoroughly; cut into 1″ pieces.
  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan; add broccoli and salt.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain liquid, and set broccoli aside.
  • Saute onion, celery and mushrooms in butter in saucepan until tender.
  • Combine 1/4 cup cheese, soup and milk in saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
  • Combine broccoli, sauteed vegetables and water chestnuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Stir in garlic powder and pepper.
  • Pour over broccoli mixture, tossing lightly to coat.
  • Spoon mixture into a 2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 543.22kcalCarbohydrates: 43.14gProtein: 21.55gFat: 34.24gSaturated Fat: 18.38gCholesterol: 99.95mgSodium: 2924.83mgFiber: 11.13gSugar: 11g

Keyword Cooking Lite, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Vegetables
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