Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Easy cheesy broccoli rice casserole is a classic and comforting side dish that’s great with a weeknight meal or holiday buffet.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- casserole dish
Ingredients
Rice and Vegetables
- 1.5 cups quick cooking white rice (about 4 cups cooked)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
Sauce
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 8 ounces processed American cheese (divided, such as Velveeta)
Topping
- ⅓ cup crushed potato chips
- 4 ounces good-melting shredded cheddar cheese (or remaining cheese)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and broccoli florets and cook until onion is transparent.
- Add the soup, 4 ounces of the cheese, and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cooked rice.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch casserole dish.
- Shred or crumble the remaining 4 ounces cheese over the top of the mixture and then sprinkle with the crushed potato chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes until cheese on top is melted, chips are starting to turn golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Notes
You could use 4 cups of chopped frozen broccoli florets in place of the fresh broccoli florets, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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