Best 7 Easiest Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipes

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Broccoli rice casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, broccoli rice casserole is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, grated
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces processed cheese, cubed
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar
8 cups small broccoli florets
6 ounces diced pimentos, drained
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, dry mustard and cayenne and stir to mix it in well. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the milk, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until totally combined. Stir in the pepper, salt and paprika. Add the processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar and stir until melted. Then, fold in the broccoli and pimentos.
  • In a large baking dish, create a base with half of the rice. Top with half of the broccoli cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining rice, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the Cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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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

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups instant rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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



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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

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups cooked rice

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.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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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

½ cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
⅓ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 (8 fl oz) jar pasteurized process cheese sauce (like Cheez Whiz®)
1 ½ cups cooked regular long-grain white rice

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

RICE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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When I was little, serving this dish was the only way my mother could get me to eat broccoli. It's an excellent recipe to serve anytime, and is especially good with poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and onion to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. , Stir in broccoli, soup and cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

EASIEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from someone I worked with 20 years ago...Her name was Ruth and she was such a sweetheart! Lost track of her when I left Ohio and moved to Indiana...Anyway, this is so easy that my kids can help me make this and they love it...

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cooked white rice (Minute Rice)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, pieces (thawed)
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
1 (14 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (Campbell's)
1 (6 ounce) can sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup butter, sliced and softened (1 stick)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except shredded cheddar cheese in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • Take out and stir.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.1, Fat 50.8, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1938.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 22.1

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyLRichey

Categories     Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup finely diced celery
1 (7 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk
1 cup uncooked instant rice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 687.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli florets that are deep green and tightly closed. Avoid florets that are yellow or have brown spots.
  • Cook the broccoli properly: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a sharp flavor, such as cheddar or Parmesan.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this casserole to your liking. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or seasonings.
  • Make it ahead of time: This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it in the oven until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it is also a budget-friendly option. With a few simple tips, you can make a broccoli rice casserole that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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