Description
Looking for a quick dinner, comforting side dish, or easy family meal that everyone will love? This Easy Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is a creamy, cheesy recipe made with fluffy rice, tender broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and meal prep, this easy casserole is a delicious comfort food classic and a great addition to your dinner ideas and family food ideas collection.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
3 cups broccoli florets
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2. Cook rice according to package instructions if not already prepared
3. Steam broccoli florets until just tender then drain well
4. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent
5. In a large bowl combine cream of mushroom soup sour cream milk garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper
6. Stir in 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
7. Fold in cooked rice broccoli and sautéed onion until evenly coated
8. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish
9. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese
10. Cover and bake for 25 minutes then uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly
11. Let casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melt and flavor
Drain broccoli thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole
Add cooked shredded chicken or turkey to turn this into a heartier main dish
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg