Grandma Walter's Broccoli Rice

1/2 of a small block of Velveeta cheese, cut into pieces
1 cup milk
1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
Salt & Pepper

OVEN 375 degrees
Cook the rice with the 2 cups of water until all the water has absorbed into the rice.
Meanwhile, in a double-boiler or in the microwave, melt the cheese with the milk until it makes kind of a cheese sauce. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, broccoli pieces, and cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the rice mixture into a baking dish or oven-proof bowl and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Bake for about 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.

*This is a classic Walter family recipe. Grandma Walter gave me the recipe when Evan and I got married, which was so special to me because this was one of Evan's favorite dishes. Over the years, I have gotten better and better at making it (though I will never compare to Grandma!) and Evan still gets excited every time I make it. A friend of mine once said that he thought this dish was just a clever way to get kids to eat broccoli. He's right! Hiding bits of broccoli in cheesy, gooey rice...very clever indeed. I hope you enjoy this dish just as much as our family does.

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