🥦 Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli rice casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with broccoli, cooked rice, cheese, and a creamy base — often baked until golden and bubbly. It’s popular as a holiday side dish but works great as a weeknight dinner too.
🧾 Classic Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or steamed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ small onion (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
👩🍳 Basic Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cooked rice, broccoli, soup, milk, onion, and half the cheese in a bowl.
- Spread into a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese (and breadcrumbs if using).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
🥗 Make It Healthier
- Use brown rice for more fiber
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the soup
- Add shredded chicken for protein
- Use low-fat cheese
- Add mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies
🍗 Turn It Into a Full Meal
Add:
- Cooked chicken
- Turkey
- Tofu (for vegetarian protein)
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A from-scratch (no canned soup) version
- A low-carb version
- A high-protein meal prep version
- Or a slow cooker version 😊
