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

Mulumba Fred
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This recipe is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Chandu Tittles
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ifeanyi Chukwu
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and cheese. It's always delicious.


Acquah Kingsford
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Toya Burg
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I've been looking for a good cheesy broccoli rice recipe and this one is it! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Okikiola Abdulsemiu
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheese sauce and they always ask for seconds.


Ashley Carrasco
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Flynn George
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This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. The broccoli is always tender and the cheese sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Gerard Joseph
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish was. I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed it in this recipe. The cheese sauce is also amazing.


Aurelian Bogadan Furdui
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loves.


Wiseman Rapelang Rapture
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.