Rice Delight

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Rice Delight is a comforting casserole combining tender rice, asparagus, water chestnuts, and a cheesy chicken soup base. Its creamy texture and savory flavors make it perfect for family dinners or potlucks, offering a delicious blend of vegetables and cheese in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked Minute rice
  • 1 1/2 cans asparagus
  • 1 medium jar Cheez Whiz
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Saute celery and onion in butter.
  2. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, and 1/3 jar of Cheez Whiz.
  3. Make layers of cooked rice, asparagus, water chestnuts, and the soup mixture in a buttered casserole dish.
  4. Add remaining Cheez Whiz on top of the last layer in teaspoonfuls.
  5. Bake, covered with foil, for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

518 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 13.9g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 722.8mg 31% DV
Potassium 258.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 135.3mg 10% DV
Iron 3.3mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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