STARTING A NEW YEAR WITH SOME COMFORT FOOD

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Also known plainly as Hot Dog Casserole or now fondly called The HDC, this recipe was an all time favorite when my kids were young and I might add, it still goes over with a bang!

CHEEZY HOT DOG CASSEROLE

2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup
2 cups cubes sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
6 drops Tabasco pepper sauce (I go a little crazy with this!)
3 cups cooked rice
1 package (12 to 16 oz.) hot dogs, cut into 1" pieces

Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. Heat soup, 1 cup cheese, milk, onion powder, mustard and pepper sauce. Stir in rice, hot dogs and broccoli. Turn into a greased shallow 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Makes 6 servings.