Until I was a young adult, my paternal grandmother prepared a traditional and hearty meal every Thanksgiving, always set at 2 p.m. She was a very tiny woman with a quiet grace who opened her home and heart for the love of her family. I'd like to share one of the recipes that she used to make for our Thanksgiving dinner. It has been thirteen years since she passed away, but every time that I smell this dish bubbling away in the oven, I fondly remember all of the years we spent gathered around my grandma's table.
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
1/2 stick of margarine (or butter)
1 T. minced onions (from the spice rack)
1 1/2 c. water
10 oz. chopped frozen broccoli
1 1/2 c. raw Minute Rice
1 can of Campbell's Cheddar Cheese soup
1 can of Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can of French's Fried Onions (the kind you put on green bean casserole)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. (2 qt. round or 11x7 inches).
2. In a medium pot, bring water, butter and minced onions to a boil. Add the frozen broccoli and bring to a boil again.
3. Add the Minute Rice. Stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add the 2 cans of soup and stir all together until combined.
5. Spread the broccoli/rice mixture into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Top with fried onions and bake for 5 more.
HELPFUL TIP: For weeknight dinners, I've been making this dish with California blend, which gives it an added sweetness from the carrots. Otherwise, I like it just as it is for Thanksgiving, Easter and baby showers. It just reminds me of Grandma.
I know you have some favorite family recipes that remind you of holiday dinners or desserts. Would you leave me a comment to tell me about them?
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Isn't it funny how tastes and smells can remind us of someone, even when they've been gone from this Earth for years and years? What triggers you to think of someone you love?
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