🥦 Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli rice casserole is a classic comfort food popular in the United States. It combines tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and creamy cheese sauce baked into a warm, hearty casserole.
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the broccoli
Steam or blanch the broccoli for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Mix the casserole
In a large bowl combine:
- cooked rice
- broccoli
- soup
- milk
- onion
- butter
- half of the shredded cheese
Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble
Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
5. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve this casserole with:
- roasted chicken
- grilled fish
- fresh green salad
🌟 Tips for Best Flavor
- Add garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Mix in cooked chicken or ham to make it a full meal.
- Use brown rice for extra fiber and nutrition.
If you want, I can also show you a 5-ingredient broccoli rice casserole that takes only 10 minutes to prepare before baking. 🥦🍚
