Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

July 29, 2023 Post a Comment

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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole The BakerMama from thebakermama.com

Description

Broccoli rice casserole is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for those busy weeknights. This dish is packed with nutritious broccoli and rice, and it's topped with a cheesy, creamy sauce that is sure to please everyone in your family.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this dish is minimal, taking only 10 minutes to prepare all the ingredients.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this casserole is about 45 minutes, which includes both baking and preparation time.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced onions
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need:

A large mixing bowl
A 9x13 inch baking dish
A skillet
A wooden spoon

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, diced onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. 3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter, then spoon the mixture into the dish. 4. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and stir until the breadcrumbs are lightly toasted and golden brown. 5. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole. 6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top of the casserole is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. 8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to make this casserole ahead of time, you can assemble it up to step 5 and then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake it, simply remove the plastic wrap and follow the remaining steps.

Nutrition Info

This broccoli rice casserole recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains:

Calories: 289
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 44mg
Sodium: 804mg
Total Carbohydrates: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 10g

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh. Simply thaw the broccoli before using it in the recipe. If you prefer a crunchier topping, you can use crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs. For an extra cheesy casserole, you can add an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture before baking.