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A close-up of a square slice of Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole on a white plate, showing creamy rice, green broccoli florets, and a crunchy topping.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

This recipe makes a simple, satisfying casserole using rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice Day-old rice works well
  • 2 cups Frozen broccoli florets Thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) Condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed butter crackers Like Ritz
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the cooked rice, thawed broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the rice mixture until it melts and combines.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup if you prefer. If you do not have frozen broccoli, you can use fresh broccoli that has been lightly steamed until tender-crisp.

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