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Cheesy Meatballs and Vegetables

Hungry appetites to satisfy? Frozen meatballs, veggies and rice are all that's needed to create a delicious dinner in minutes.
Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1 1/2cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3cups water
1package (16 oz) frozen cooked meatballs
2/3cup half-and-half
2bags (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
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Total Time: 15 min
1.Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2.Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place frozen meatballs. Cover; cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring once. Stir in half-and-half, scraping skillet to remove any browned bits of meat.
3.Add frozen vegetables and sauce, placing vegetable sides down. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and meatballs are hot. Serve over rice.
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If the cheese sauce becomes too thick, stir in a couple tablespoons of water or milk.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 450 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 1350mg; Total Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g); Protein 22Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 15%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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