4.8 from 15 votes
Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a one pot dish thats cheesy, vegetarian and almost tastes like creamy risotto. Made with white rice and lots of broccoli, this is a meal in itself!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 542 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven.
- Saute the onions and garlic till the onions are translucent.
- Add the rice and saute it for 2-3 minutes. Once the rice is toasted, add the flour and saute it for a minute.
- Pour the milk in slowly while whisking continuously till the sauce thickens. Pour in the broth, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring this to boil and then turn it down to medium low and cover and cook for 15-20 minutes till the rice is almost cooked.
- Add the broccoli and gently stir it around. Cover again and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and mix it up. Top with the remaining cheese and cover the lid. Allow the cheese to melt and then serve hot. Alternatively, you can add the cheese on top and broil it in the oven for a few minutes to brown it.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
837mg
(35%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1360IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
119.6mg
(133%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1360IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 119.6mg | 133% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.