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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (10ounce)can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 (10ounce)can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2cus milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
  • 1 (1ounce)package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
  • 1 (10ounce)can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  3. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  4. In a bowl whisk together the soups with water, milk and melted butter until well combined.
  5. Add in all remaining ingredients including 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, save the remaining cup to sprinkle on the top; mix to combine.
  6. Pour into greased baking dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  9. Delicious!