Description
Comforting broccoli rice and cheese casserole delivers pure homestyle magic straight from grandma’s kitchen. Cheesy, creamy goodness promises to satisfy your hunger with hearty warmth and delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for a bubbling, golden casserole.
- Blend cooked rice and tender steamed broccoli in a spacious mixing vessel, integrating cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a harmonious mixture.
- Incorporate one portion of cheese into the blended ingredients, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring the casserole won’t stick during cooking.
- Smoothly transfer the rice and broccoli amalgamation into the prepared dish, creating an even layer.
- Crown the surface with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs, providing a tantalizing crisp topping.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden, effervescent cheese layer that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, permitting flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing sharp cheddar with monterey jack for deeper flavor complexity.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for lower sodium and more control over ingredients.
- Transform this into a gluten-free version by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking soup ingredients carefully.
- Add protein boost with diced cooked chicken or crispy bacon bits to make the casserole more substantial and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg