Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Name: Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 1.5 cups each
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice; 3 cups water; 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 2 Tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); freshly cracked pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

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4.9

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 1.5 cups each
Calories
37223 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Iris Warren

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This Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice is a fast and flavorful side when you don't have time to make a classic Broccoli Cheddar Casserole.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups long grain rice $1.32
3 cups water $0.00
1 lb. frozen broccoli florets, thawed $2.59
2 Tbsp butter $0.26
1/2 tsp salt $0.02
1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) $0.02
freshly cracked pepper $0.05
1/4 cup grated parmesan $0.41
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar $1.25

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Instructions

Place the rice in a large pot and add 3 cups water. Place a lid on the pot and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. After simmering for 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the rice rest without removing the lid for an additional 5 minutes. (OR use your favorite method of cooking rice -- rice cooker, Instant Pot, etc.)
While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli florets into tiny pieces.
Once the rice has cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Add the butter, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and some freshly cracked pepper. Fold the butter and spices into the rice until fairly well combined (the butter should melt quickly in the hot rice).
Add the chopped broccoli and gently fold it into the rice. The broccoli should bring the temperature of the rice down just to the point where it is hot/warm, but not so hot that the cheese immediately melts when stirred into the rice.
Finally, add the Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, and fold to combine again. Taste and adjust the salt or butter if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can probably make this recipe for a lower cost than I did today. I used jasmine rice because that's what I had on hand, which tends to be quite a bit more expensive than regular long grain white rice. The frozen broccoli I bought today was also on the pricy side.