Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup cooked wild rice

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery

1 dash hot sauce

ground black pepper to taste

1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Place cheese in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish; cook in microwave until mostly melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken soup, wild rice, broccoli, chopped onion, celery, hot sauce, and black pepper.

Microwave until fully cooked and bubbling, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking. Sprinkle French-fried onions over casserole; cook for 1 more minute.