Broccoli Casserole with Cheddar and Rice

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    463 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Broccoli Casserole with Cheddar and Rice

Broccoli Casserole is a classic dish that has been making its way onto potluck dinners and Sunday meals at home for generations. Well, we just elevated this dish to levels your guests will be talking about for days. And the whole thing can be prepared a day in advance (before baking).

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups cream of mushroom soup click the link for easy recipe
  • 2 heads broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 cups steamed rice click the link for easy recipe
  • ½ cup scallions chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, plus extra for greasing dish
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions

Make-Ahead

  1. Cream of mushroom soup (see link in the ingredients list)

Prepare the Casserole

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with water and add ice. Carefully add the broccoli florets to the boiling water. Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Drain and transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Discard the ice and drain again.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Grease a 9x13" baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  4. In a large bowl, add the blanched broccoli, cheddar cheese, cooked rice, scallions, salt, and pepper. Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the top. Use a large wooden spoon to mix everything together.
  5. In a small bowl, pour the melted butter over the Panko bread crumbs. Use a fork to mix together.
  6. Transfer the broccoli mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top, and then top with the bread crumbs.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned on top and the casserole is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The homemade cream of mushroom soup really puts this dish over the top.  It can be made days in advance.  See the link for the recipe in the ingredients list. If you like the casserole extra creamy, go with 4 cups of soup (this is what we used in the video). We think 3 cups is actually a better ratio of soup to the other ingredients. 
  • The casserole can be assembled up to adding the bread crumbs up to a day in advance.  Keep in the fridge and cover with foil.  Add the breadcrumb mixture just before baking. 
  • Leftovers will keep in an air-tight container with a lid for up to 1 week.  And the casserole can be frozen (baked or unbaked) for up to 2 months.  If unbaked, allow to thaw and then bake according to recipe directions.  If baked, then allow to thaw, cover with foil, and reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 463kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1811mg (75%) Potassium 740mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1691IU (34%) Vitamin C 137mg (152%) Calcium 540mg (54%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 463kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1811mg 75%
Potassium 740mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1691IU 34%
Vitamin C 137mg 152%
Calcium 540mg 54%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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