Description
This Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish! Made with tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, it’s baked to perfection with a crispy fried onion topping. A family favorite for holiday meals or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked rice
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1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli or florets, slightly thawed
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
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1/2 cup milk
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4-6 ounces Velveeta cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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French’s fried onions, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
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In a large pot over medium heat, stir together the onion (if using), cream of chicken soup, milk, Velveeta, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture is warm and smooth.
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Add the cooked rice and slightly thawed broccoli to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and top with French’s fried onions.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. If the fried onions start to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil.
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Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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Rice Options: White, brown, or wild rice all work well in this recipe.
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Broccoli Substitutes: Fresh broccoli can be used—just steam it lightly before adding.
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Soup Alternative: Swap cream of chicken for cream of mushroom for a vegetarian-friendly version.
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Make It a Meal: Add shredded chicken or cooked ground beef for a hearty main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg