Cheesy Potluck Casserole

Name: Cheesy Potluck Casserole
Prep time: 30
Total time: 50
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal; 3 tablespoons margarine or butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 2/3 cups milk; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 2 cups (8 oz.) chopped American cheese; 2 cups cooked rice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup cubed cooked ham

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal forms a crunchy topping for this versatile rice and ham casserole.
The recipe includes simple ingredients and clear steps, emphasizing ease and family-friendly preparation.
Options for substitutions (chicken, tuna, turkey) make the dish customizable for various preferences.
A short preparation and bake time makes this casserole convenient for busy families.
The recipe aligns with the brand's emphasis on fun, simplicity, and fostering family togetherness.

Let’s get popping! Cheesy Potluck Casserole brings family together with a crunchy Rice Krispies® cereal topping, creamy cheese sauce, and tender ham. Prep takes just 30 minutes, and after a quick 20-minute bake you’re ready to serve a dish that’s perfect for little hands. Try this fun twist by swapping ham for chicken, tuna, or turkey—so easy, you can do it together! Snap! Crackle! Pop! approved for any occasion.

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal add a crunchy topping to this cheesy, rice- and ham-casserole.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoonsmargarine or butter, melted
1/2 teaspoonpaprika
2 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
3 tablespoonsmargarine or butter
3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoonpepper
1 2/3 cupsmilk
2 tablespoonsminced onion
2 cups(8 oz.) chopped American cheese
2 cupscooked rice
1/4 cupchopped fresh parsley
1 cupcubed cooked ham

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Directions

1. Combine the 2 tablespoons margarine with the paprika and KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Set aside for topping. 2. In 2-quart saucepan, melt the 3 tablespoons margarine over low heat. Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk and onion stirring until smooth. Increase heat to medium and cook until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in rice, parsley and ham. Pour into shallow 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle cereal mixture evenly over top. 3. Bake at 350°F about 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Serve hot. Note VARIATIONS: 1 cup cooked chicken, tuna or turkey may be substituted for the ham.