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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting dish made with tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs optional for crunch

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Add Topping
  1. If using, sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm as a side dish or main dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the fridge.

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