Broccoli Rice Casserole
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Looking for a quick and tasty side dish for dinner? This Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe is sure to please everyone and make meal planning a breeze.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 ½ cups cooked long grain rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray an 11x7 casserole dish and set it aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and add the broccoli. Cook for about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and cook another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the seasonings.
- Using a whisk, slowly incorporate the milk. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Once all the milk has been added, add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Colby Jack cheese. Stir until bubbly, then turn off the heat.
- Add the broccoli and cooked rice to the cheese sauce. Stir gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Add the broccoli rice mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly all around the outside.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave individual portions for 30 seconds to 1 minute or reheat the entire casserole in a 350 oven until warmed through.
- This casserole is a great side dish for almost any protein. Or serve it as a meatless meal with a simple green salad and garlic bread on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
536mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1502IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
469mg
(47%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1502IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 469mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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