The Ultimate Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
A comforting and delicious cheesy broccoli rice casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a large mixing bowl and a casserole dish.
- Cook your rice according to the package instructions, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli by chopping fresh or microwaving frozen until tender.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in melted butter over medium heat until translucent.
- Combine cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, and 1.5 cups of cheddar in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with the remaining 0.5 cups of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with fresh parsley or chives. Great as a side or main dish! Can be customized with added proteins or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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