Description
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This delightful casserole combines tender broccoli and fluffy rice, enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce that satisfies both palate and heart. With its rich, cheesy flavor and a blend of nutritious ingredients, this easy-to-make casserole not only pleases kids but also delights adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Optional: 1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, boil the broth and add uncooked rice; cover and simmer until the rice is tender.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice with broccoli, cheeses, soup, sour cream, and seasonings until well combined.
- Grease a baking dish and pour in the mixture; top with crushed crackers if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg