Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
4.7
44 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
592 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 2 lices white sandwich bread torn into pieces, hearty
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons butter melted; plus two tablespoons chilled
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 pounds broccoli about 3-4 medium heads of broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stems chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, extra-sharp
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9X13-inch baking dish. Pulse bread, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and melted butter in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add garlic. Set aside.
- Microwave broccoli florets (save stems for later), covered, in a large bowl until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes (no need to add water). Be careful not to overcook or they will become soggy and discolored. Melt remaining butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and broccoli stems until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is translucent, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, half-and-half, and salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Off the heat, stir in cheddar cheese, cayenne, remaining parmesan and broccoli florets.
- Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish and top with bread crumb mixture. Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: follow the recipe instructions. After pouring the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Store the bread crumb mixture separately in the refrigerator. Before baking, sprinkle the bread crumbs on top of the casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
44 reviews
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