Description
This comforting Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole, also known as Green Rice Casserole, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a holiday gathering. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups chopped steamed broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Prepare Casserole: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Add Topping: If using a cracker or breadcrumb topping, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or homemade white sauce.
- Add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier main dish.
- This casserole freezes well—just assemble, freeze, and bake when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
