Description
Creamy, cheesy broccoli rice casserole brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables nationwide. Melted cheddar, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice combine in a hearty dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a rectangular baking vessel with cooking lubricant.
- Transform broccoli florets into tender, vibrant green morsels through gentle steaming, then reserve to the side.
- Melt dairy fat in a skillet over medium thermal intensity, introducing diced onion fragments and coaxing them toward translucent softness through careful sautéing.
- Create a harmonious culinary blend by merging cooked grain kernels, verdant broccoli clusters, caramelized onion essence, creamy mushroom reduction, tangy dairy suspension, aromatic garlic powder, seasoning elements, and a generous portion of shredded cheddar particles.
- Transfer the integrated mixture into the prepared ceramic landscape, ensuring uniform distribution across the baking terrain.
- Crown the casserole with remaining cheese fragments, allowing them to create a golden, melted architectural layer.
- Position the assembled creation within the heated chamber, allowing approximately 25-30 minutes for transformation into a bubbling, molten masterpiece.
- Allow the casserole a brief moment of calm after emerging from thermal intensity, permitting internal temperatures to stabilize before presenting to eager diners.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is steamed precisely to maintain its vibrant green color and crisp texture without becoming mushy.
- Replace cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a healthier, preservative-free alternative.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use cauliflower rice and verify all ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Add protein variety by incorporating cooked chicken, turkey, or plant-based protein crumbles for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg