5 from 3 votes
Cheesy Vegetarian Broccoli Rice Casserole
Nothing says classic comfort food like this Cheesy Vegetarian Broccoli Rice Casserole. It’s made with minimal prep and real ingredients such as bright and tender broccoli, fluffy white rice, grated carrots, and mellow onion baked in a creamy cheese sauce that will make you forget all about Velveeta. Trust me when I say you won’t regret this weeknight casserole.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
437 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, or to taste
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon white pepper
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ¾ cups milk room temperature, whole
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, extra sharp
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¾ cup long grain white rice rinsed and drained, uncooked
- 4 cups broccoli small dice, fresh florets
- 1 cup carrot shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 glass baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Saute the onion with a pinch of salt for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic cloves and cook 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in white pepper, another pinch of salt, black pepper, and dijon mustard.
- Whisk in milk until combined and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, lower heat and stir in cubes of cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat and stir cheddar and parmesan in batches until melted. Stir in broccoli, carrots, and rice until combined.
- Transfer the casserole into the prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Frozen Broccoli: can substitute with a 10-ounce bag of frozen broccoli.
- can substitute with a 10-ounce bag of frozen broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
503mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4842IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
433mg
(43%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4842IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 433mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.