Best 7 Broccoli Cauliflower And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Broccoli, cauliflower, and rice casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This casserole is typically made with a combination of cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and rice, and it is then topped with a creamy sauce and cheese. It can also be made with other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini, and it can also be made with different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Great broccoli cauliflower recipe that everyone will love! The croutons on top give it that crunchy flavor everyone will love.

Provided by MUSTANGSTEPH21

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower
2 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup butter, melted
1 (15 ounce) package seasoned croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans and pour enough water into the saucepans to cover the vegetables completely; bring each to a boil and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain each and mix in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix mayonnaise, onion, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the eggs; pour over the vegetables. Pour melted butter over the broccoli mixture and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1253 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER RICE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole is a baked casserole dish that is gluten free, keto friendly and has loads of flavor. It's super cheesy and perfect when you want a complete meal for dinner. This can double up as a side dish or a main dish.

Provided by Richa

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups Cauliflower Florets
1 tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Garlic (chopped )
1 Jalapeno (finely chopped)
1/2 cup Carrots (chopped )
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon Paprika (adjust the amount to your spice preference)
Salt to taste
3/4 cup Half and Half (1/2 Milk:1/2 Cream)
1 cup Cheddar (grated )
1/2 cup Mozzarella (grated )
2 cups Broccoli Florets
Jalapeno Slices for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all the cauliflower florets to a and pulse a few times till the cauliflower resembles small bits like rice. Don't go all the way or it can turn mushy.
  • Heat oil in a large pan and add garlic, jalapenos and carrots. Saute for a minute or two on high heat and add the riced cauliflower, oregano, paprika and salt. Stir fry the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes till the cauliflower becomes soft, but not mushy. Take a cup of this cauliflower mixture (reserve the rest) and blend with half and half (its okay if the sauce isn't completely smooth). Add a splash of water or stock if you need to loosen things up in the blender, but don't add more than a couple of teaspoons.
  • the oven to 200 C/400 F
  • Mix together the reserved cauliflower, cauliflower puree, broccoli and cheddar, and transfer to a baking pan or casserole dish. You can also use a if you like. Top with grated mozzarella and jalapeno slices, if using and bake for 45 minutes. Serve this healthy cauliflower broccoli rice immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 278 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite family recipe that I ate quite a bit of when I was pregnant. It's just one of those things that you can't get enough of!

Provided by BRIDG

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 1h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup uncooked white rice
10 ounces broccoli florets
10 ounces cauliflower florets
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
5 ⅜ fluid ounces milk
1 ½ cups crushed buttery round crackers

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1544.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER RICE MEDLEY



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In this no-fuss side dish, green peppers, cauliflower and broccoli share the stage with brown rice that's mildly flavored with soy sauce. We eat a lot of fresh vegetables, so this versatile combination is always well received.-Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 medium green peppers, julienned
2 cups chopped fresh cauliflower
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, soy sauce and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir vegetables and thyme into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

BROCCOLI , CAULIFLOWER AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy and quick to prepare. Grandmother's recipe she made for us, it's how she got us to eat our vegetables.

Provided by Gretchen Lauro

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Uncle Bens wild rice
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to instructions.
  • Layer all ingredients ending with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.

RICE, BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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I like this excellent casserole with the combination of good vegetables to make it as a side dish with meat, chicken, turkey or fish. (Updated: I have made some corrections to this recipe)

Provided by pink cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup rice, uncooked
1 cup broccoli, cut off and discard thick stems
1 cup cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup light sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup seasoned stuffing mix, crumbled or 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower to pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender but crisy, and strain any remaining water out of pan.
  • Place rice and vegetables in a greased 13x 9x 2", or a greased 2 -1/2 quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a bowl, combine cheese, sour cream, green chiles, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the rice and vegetables and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle stuffing or bread crumbs evenly over dish and add the other 2 tablespoons butter on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF. until heated through and serve warm.
  • NOTE: It may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 612.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.3

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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A chicken, broccoli and rice casserole is one of our favorite comfort foods. I make my easy variation in the slow cooker. You can easily substitute whatever cheese you prefer. I sometimes use dairy-free cheese to create a more paleo-friendly dinner. The dish is also delicious sprinkled with a simple bread crumb topping. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small head cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk broth, cream cheese, oil, sage, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies right: Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets for even cooking. Chop the onion and garlic finely to release their flavor.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: Use the right ratio of rice to water and cook it until it's tender but still has a slight bite.
  • Don't overcook the veggies: Broccoli and cauliflower should retain their vibrant color and crisp texture. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will add a rich, nutty flavor to the casserole. You can also use a blend of cheeses for a more complex taste.
  • Season well: Don't be shy with the salt and pepper. They will enhance the flavors of all the other ingredients.
  • Top with crispy breadcrumbs: This adds a nice textural contrast to the creamy casserole. You can use store-bought or make your own.

Conclusion:

This broccoli, cauliflower, and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with healthy vegetables, protein, and cheese, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal. Plus, it's versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner, give this recipe a try!

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