Best 8 Easy Cheesy Broccoli And Rice Recipes

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**A Delightful Culinary Journey: Explore the Medley of Easy Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Recipes**

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our comprehensive collection of easy cheesy broccoli and rice recipes. These comforting and versatile dishes offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making them perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or special occasions. From classic casseroles to flavorful stir-fries, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Discover the perfect balance of creamy cheese, tender broccoli florets, and fluffy rice in each bite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable meals that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE.



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Creamy, cheesy broccoli rice - a delicious side dish or lunch!

Provided by Kelly Roenicke

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups white rice
2 cups Daiya shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
1 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend (or regular flour)
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the rice of your choice according to package directions.
  • When the rice is almost done, steam the broccoli for just a few minutes until it is tender but still bright green.
  • Add the buttery spread, cheese, and milk to the rice. Sprinkle the gluten free flour on top. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Add the broccoli and salt and pepper. Stir. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 910 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

INSTANT POT® CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE



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This delicious broccoli side dish cooks in the Instant Pot®. Although optional, I love transferring it to a casserole dish and broiling it to give it a crunchy golden cheese top. If you don't want to do this, then stir in all the cheese into the mixture.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
1 head broccoli, chopped
½ cup fat-free half-and-half
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and stir until melted. Add onion and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and pour in 1 1/4 cup chicken broth or as much as needed to cover rice. Close and lock the lid. Select rice setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add chopped broccoli and stir to combine. If rice looks dry, add remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth. Close lid and seal the vent. Select steam and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Pour in half-and-half, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.
  • Transfer broccoli mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1155.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE



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This is a quick and easy side dish for any meal - great for kids!

Provided by rachel ross

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 oz frozen broccoli
1 c quick-cooking rice
1 c water
1/4 tsp salt
1 c shredded cheddar or swiss cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan combine frozen broccoli, uncooked rice, water and salt. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently to break up frozen broccoli.
  • 2. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Return the saucepan to the burner. Over low heat, add cheese, stirring just until cheese is melted.
  • 3. If desired, serve in bowls and sprinkle with additional cheese.

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE



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My kids always want cheesy rice and the package stuff is so full so much garbage and well its so expensive so this is what I came up with, add more cheese if you want but it was really good :) You can use regular rice or Minute rice with this recipe

Provided by Lisa Walker

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups minute rice
1 head of broccoli cut up small
2 tbsp butter
2 heaping tbsp flour
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook your rice according to package details with broccoli
  • 2. In a small sauce pan make your cheese sauce, with the Ingredients listed above which is 2 tbsp butter 2 heaping tbsp flour melt butter add flour and whisk, pour in 2 cups milk add salt n pepper to taste, whisk constantly on med high heat till thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • 3. Pour cheese sauce over rice and broccoli and mix well ~ENJOY~

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

CHEESY RICE & BROCCOLI



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Cheesy rice is a hands-down winner at the dinner table. Add broccoli to the mix and everyone's digging into a deliciously sensible side.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring broccoli and broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
  • Add rice; stir. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.
  • Stir in VELVEETA; let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir until VELVEETA is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI-RICE BAKE



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"With cheese and sour cream, this lovely casserole is perfect to serve to guests or share on a buffet," says Martha Myers of Ash Grove, Missouri. "It's a hearty rich-tasting side dish along with any meat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine soups, milk and sour cream. Stir in cheeses, rice, broccoli, onion, 3/4 teaspoon of paprika and pepper. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until rice and broccoli are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, tender broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any grated Parmesan cheese, you can substitute grated cheddar cheese or another hard cheese that melts well.
  • To make the dish even cheesier, you can add a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese along with the Parmesan cheese.
  • If you like a little bit of heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, you can omit the chicken and add an extra cup of broccoli florets.

Conclusion:

This easy cheesy broccoli and rice is a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is made with simple, everyday ingredients and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The broccoli is tender and flavorful, the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the rice is cooked to perfection. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

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