Broccoli rice and cheddar casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck dinner. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be customized to your liking. This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it is also a delicious and affordable meal option. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender broccoli, and flavorful rice, this casserole is a surefire hit with everyone at the table.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BROCCOLI, RICE, AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE
Adapted from Real Cajun by Donald Link Use Recipe #414913 for the cream of mushroom soup component.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the broccoli into small florets (peel and chop the stems and save for another use, like the kids' lunch. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. This will keep the broccoli green.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F Butter an 8 x 10-inch baking dish.
- Gently warm the mushroom soup in a sauce pan over low heat.
- Using a wooden spoon or spatula, combine the broccoli, Cheddar cheese, sliced onion, rice, scallions, salt and pepper, soup and half of the Parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Transfer the broccoli-rice mix to the baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top and then sprinkle the bread crumbs over the cheese. Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Raise the heat to 425°F and cook 5 more minutes, to brown the top if it has not browned already. The sides of the casserole should be bubbling gently.
- Let the casserole stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 988, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 16.5
BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
What makes this quick-cooking side dish really tasty is coating the broccoli and rice in a creamy cheese sauce . . . yum!
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the broccoli in the skillet and cook until it's tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk, soup, cheese sauce and rice. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Pour the broccoli mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 551.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
People who don't even usually like broccoli casserole beg me to make this comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe. It's similar to a classic green bean casserole, but the melted cheese just puts it over the top. -Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and 1-1/4 cups onions; heat through over medium heat, stirring until blended, 4-5 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
A creamy side dish that is baked in a delicious cheese sauce. This is the best broccoli rice casserole you will ever eat!
Provided by GMW
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Broccoli Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1165.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
This hearty broccoli rice casserole is my usual choice to make for a potluck. With the green of the broccoli and the rich cheese sauce, it's pretty to serve, and it makes a tasty side dish for almost any kind of meat. -Margaret Mayes, La Mesa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the cheese sauce, soup and milk until smooth. Spoon rice into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Pour cheese mixture over rice; do not stir. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Cook the broccoli florets until they are tender-crisp. Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to chop the broccoli florets and onion into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Shred the cheddar cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Freshly shredded cheese melts better and gives the casserole a more flavorful and creamy texture.
- If you don't have any cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice. Just follow the package directions for cooking the rice.
- Season the casserole to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut into slices.
Conclusion:
Broccoli rice and cheddar casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and rice. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this broccoli rice and cheddar casserole a try.
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