Best 6 Broccoli Blue Cheese Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Broccoli Blue Cheese Rice recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender broccoli florets, creamy blue cheese, and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. It's a perfect balance of bold and mild flavors, making it a hit among both adventurous and traditional palates.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, we present our hearty and wholesome Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Shells. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a delectable mixture of broccoli, cheddar cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices, all smothered in a velvety tomato sauce. Each bite bursts with cheesy goodness, complemented by the vibrant flavors of the broccoli and the tangy tomato sauce.

If you're craving a comforting and classic dish, look no further than our creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This velvety soup is a symphony of flavors, featuring tender broccoli florets, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of garlic and onion. It's the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening, guaranteed to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds.

Last but not least, our Broccoli Cheddar Bites offer a fun and shareable appetizer or snack. These bite-sized treats are made with a combination of broccoli, cheddar cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb coating, baked until golden brown. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy at home.

With four irresistible recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a broccoli dish that suits your cravings. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique flavor experience, making your culinary journey an unforgettable one.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups milk, warmed
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 heads broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 Fresno chile, minced

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until the butter begins to toast the flour, about 3 minutes. Add the rosemary and nutmeg and whisk for 15 seconds to toast. Add the milk. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add the blue cheese and whisk until melted. Set aside over low heat to keep warm.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water and set aside. Line a tray with paper towels.
  • Trim the broccoli stems and break the heads into equal-size florets. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and let cook until bright green and tender but still with a slight resistance when pierced with a knife, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the ice bath for about 10 seconds just to shock and stop the cooking. Using a spider or a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli from the ice bath to the paper towel-lined tray. Give the tray a good shake to get any excess water off the broccoli. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter together with the olive oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the broccoli and toss gently with a wooden spoon or tongs to coat. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the broccoli from the heat and ladle the warmed blue cheese sauce over the top. Garnish with the minced Fresno and freshly ground black pepper.

AUNT ANNE'S BROCCOLI-CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE



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This is everyone's favorite casserole, not least because on Thanksgiving Day it's the only rice dish on the table (and my Korean family loves rice). When my cousin Becky finally learned how to make broccoli-cheese rice casserole from her Aunt Anne, whose Southern food I always thought tasted so good, she usually made two vats of it because it's the one dish everyone wants leftovers of. (It also happens to reheat especially well-a key requirement for any Thanksgiving side dish, in my book.) What I love most is how much this recipe has changed over time. I call it Aunt Anne's Broccoli-Cheese Rice Casserole because she's the catalyst for the dish, but really it's "Eric's interpretation of Becky's Broccoli-Cheese Rice Casserole, which she maybe learned from her mother, Julia, who learned it from her sister Anne." Like a game of telephone, the recipe has been tweaked and misremembered, and now tastes like a mere version of that first casserole we had as kids, which is fine because we're not kids anymore. And I love that. This kind of culinary evolution is what defines Thanksgiving for me. As for the broccoli, sometimes I like to use only florets because that's my favorite part of the vegetable, but my mother likes it the way Aunt Anne makes it, which was often with frozen chopped broccoli (stems and everything). The original had Velveeta cheese, as well, but I enjoy the sharpness of cheddar and the ease of ready shredded cheese, which is what I call for here.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 medium red onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices white sandwich bread (about 4 ounces), crusts removed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, fresh, day-old, or cold
20 ounces frozen chopped broccoli (do not thaw)
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with softened butter.
  • In a large skillet, melt the 1 stick of butter over medium high heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with the sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the bread to the buttery onions, increase the heat to medium, and sauté until slightly toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In your biggest bowl, use your hands to toss together the rice, frozen broccoli, cheddar, sour cream, milk, 2 teaspoons salt, and the buttery onion-bread mixture until well mixed. Spread evenly into the greased baking dish. (You can make this ahead up to this point; see Cook's Note.)
  • Bake the casserole until bubbling, warmed through, and slightly browned at the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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A creamy side dish that is baked in a delicious cheese sauce. This is the best broccoli rice casserole you will ever eat!

Provided by GMW

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups instant rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1165.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE BAKE



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Got lots of cooking coming up this week? Get ahead in the kitchen with an oven full of flavor. Our no-stress, fuss-free Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake is a great side dish to any meal you make and can easily be made ahead of time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 inch)
1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, soup, milk and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in broccoli and rice. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on top and bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g

ULTIMATE BROCCOLI - BLUE CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This recipe has been slightly modified to suit the taste of people who prefer a little more taste in the casserole. Other recipes for Broccoli and Blue Cheese casserole are often runny, have only a slight flavor to them, and over cooked broccoli. We make this at Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, and other special occasions. It is the only dish of our 9-12 other dishes that doesn't ever make it to the refrigerator since it is completely gone on the first pass around the table. It is considered dessert by my 14 year-old son because it is so delicious.

Provided by Michael67

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 1 dish, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Steam or boil broccoli florets until just cooked, about 2-3 minutes - drain water well.
  • In a large saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour. Add cream cheese, blue cheese, salt, and milk. Stir over heat until smooth. Stir in broccoli being careful to not break apart broccoli and pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 oven-safe dish.
  • Mix 6 tablespoons melted butter with cracker crumbs until well combined. Stir in 1 cup of cracker mixture into broccoli mixture. Pour mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Bake covered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with remaining cracker crumbs. Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • This can be prepared the day before and you will need to add 25 minutes to your cooking time if it has been refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 778.5, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.3

CHEESY RICE AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Cheesy Rice and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1/2 lb cheese, cubes or 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and broth in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice, cover.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, cover.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 470.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.5

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked rice or microwaveable rice packets.
  • If you don't have blue cheese dressing, you can use ranch dressing or Caesar dressing instead.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • To make this dish a little spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Broccoli blue cheese rice is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and broccoli. The blue cheese dressing adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the dish, and the bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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