Easy Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
A cozy, creamy casserole featuring rice, broccoli, and cheddar cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rice Long-grain white rice or leftover cooked rice.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh or thawed frozen broccoli.
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Sharp or mild cheddar depending on preference.
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup Or use cream of chicken for a variation.
- 1 cup milk Whole or 2% milk. Unsweetened almond milk for a lighter option.
- to taste salt and pepper Start with 1/2 tsp salt and adjust.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional) Use panko for extra crispiness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- For fresh broccoli, steam or blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli florets, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and transfer to the greased baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt. Drain frozen broccoli thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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