Best Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

1.  1 cup water

2.  1/2 teaspoon salt

3.  1 cup instant rice

4.  1/4 cup butter

5.  1/4 cup chopped onion

6.  1/4 cup chopped celery

7.  1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

8.  1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted

9.  3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

10.  1/2 cup diced American cheese

Method:  Bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice; cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Melt butter in skillet; saute onion and celery until tender. In large bowl, combine rice, celery and onion with remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Yield: 6 servings.