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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.)
  2. While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli florets into tiny pieces.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 372.23kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 54.25g (18%) Protein 12.03g (24%) Fat 11.72g (18%) Sodium 486.03mg (20%) Fiber 3.1g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61.5 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37223

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 372.23kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 54.25g 18%
Protein 12.03g 24%
Fat 11.72g 18%
Sodium 486.03mg 20%
Fiber 3.1g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.