Make-Ahead Broccoli, Cheese & Rice

Ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli florets fresh
• 1.5 Tbsp butter 
• 14 oz chicken broth fat-free reduced-sodium canned
• 2 cups rice white instant uncooked
• 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated kraft
• 10  ritz crackers crushed
• 8 oz velveetaâ cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 8 oz velveetaâ cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• microwave

Directions

1. Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Let stand 5 min. Stir in VELVEETA.
4. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted. Spoon into microwaveable bowl. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
5. Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat.
6. Add cracker crumbs; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in Parmesan. Spoon into airtight container. Store at room temperature up to 24 hours.
7. Cover broccoli mixture with waxed paper just before serving. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until heated through; stir.
8. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.