Broccoli Puff

A chopped broccoli and rice casserole topped with a puffy, golden soufflé crust.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well-drained
2 cups cooked rice
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook onion in butter in small skillet until tender.
2. Combine onion with broccoli, rice, soup, thyme and Worcestershire sauce in greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; add cheese. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold in egg yolk mixture.
4. Remove baking dish from oven; stir. Spread egg mixture over top. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.