PrintEasy Broccoli Rice Casserole
A creamy, cheesy broccoli and rice casserole that’s a comforting crowd-pleaser for family dinners or potlucks. This bake is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup butter crackers, crushed (like Ritz)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- In a large bowl, mix together the condensed soups, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in the cooked rice, broccoli florets, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top evenly with the crushed butter crackers and the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- You can substitute cream of celery soup for one of the cream of mushroom or chicken soups for a different flavor.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier meal.
- This casserole pairs well with a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg