Description
A delicious cheesy broccoli rice casserole that’s easy to make and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Lightly steam broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until tender crisp then set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then add onion and cook until soft.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute then slowly add milk while whisking until thick.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika then stir in 1½ cups cheese until melted.
- Combine rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce in a bowl then transfer to baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: broccoli, rice, cheese, casserole