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Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Recipe by Eric Jones

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole is a classic side dish loaded with broccoli and rice, blended with condensed soups, and topped with sharp cheese.


  • Total Time50 minutes
  • Yield8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked rice (1-1/3 cups uncooked rice)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 16 oz broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 10 oz cream of broccoli soup
  • 10 oz cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook 1-1/3 cups uncooked rice as per the instructions. This should result in 4 cups of cooked rice. Set it to the side.
  3. Heat a pot to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Add onion and broccoli to the pot, season with sea salt, and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, add cooked rice, broccoli, and all remaining ingredients (except for 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese). Fold all ingredients together until blended well.
  5. Add blended ingredients to a large casserole dish (paid link) and top with remaining cheese.
  6.  Bake casserole for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 439
  • Fat: 32.4g