Shoney's Broccoli Casserole

Shoney's Broccoli Casserole
6 Cup broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 lbs. Velveeta cheese
2 eggs
3 Cup cooked rice
3 Cup half and half
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
1 Cup Ritz crackers, crushed
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

Place eggs in mixing bowl and lightly whip for approximately 20
seconds. Add broccoli florets, cooked rice, salt and pepper. Mix well to
incorporate ingredients. Dice Velveeta into 1/4−inch pieces. Place diced
cheese and half−and−half in microwave safe container. Cover and microwave
for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Add to ingredients in bowl. Blend
well to mix all ingredients. Spray 9−inch pan with cooking spray. Pour
casserole mixture into pan. Place in a 350 oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Top casserole with Ritz crackers and cheddar cheese and cook for 5 minutes
more, or until cheese melts and crackers brown.