Ingredients
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1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
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1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
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2 cups water
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1 1/2 cus milk
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1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
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2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
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1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 small stalk celery, finely diced
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
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2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl whisk together the soups with water, milk and melted butter until well combined.
- Add in all remaining ingredients including 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, save the remaining cup to sprinkle on the top; mix to combine.
- Pour into greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Delicious!