Crock Pot Wild Rice Casserole

Mikekey's Note:

Nothing healthy about this dish at all but it is good, hearty comfort food on a cold winter's day. Based on package size of Uncle Ben's rice mix. If using another brand you may need more than two packages. Use Velveeta-type cheese. Serve with chicken or pork.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend, Uncle Bens (with seasoning packets)
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 lb process American cheese, cubed

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot; stir throughly.
2. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours (on high setting for 2 to 3 1/2 hours).

Reviews

[NELady]

This was very good. I love anything I can throw into a crock pot, forget about, then eat later. I followed the recipe as directed except I used Lundberg Organic Wild Rice mix instead of Uncle Ben's rice mix. Also, I used low-sodium, free-range chicken broth instead of water. This wasn't as cheesy as I was expecting, more creamy (which is fine, just not what I was expecting when I was putting all of the ingredients into the crock pot). I cooked on high for 3/12 hours. Made for Photo Tag, 1/22/09 - NELady.