NO CHEESE-WHIZ BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
My sister-in-law served this at a family function and it's been a hit ever since. No Cheese Whiz, just real cheddar cheese. Delicious, and kid-friendly. My now-grown son would request this when he came home from college. This recipe is very adaptable as well - add crushed Ritz crackers or panko crumbs on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a crunchy topping. Add bacon bits to the mixture for some extra flavor, or add a couple teaspoons of hot sauce for some heat. I also have used brown rice successfully with this recipe, and frozen broccoli cuts instead of chopped.
Provided by jaynine
Categories Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook onion in butter in large skillet until soft.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook just until cheese is melted.
- Put in 2 quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 (uncovered) for 1 hour.
- To make ahead and freeze: Mix all ingredients together (start with your rice cooked, not raw) and spoon into two or even three smaller casserole dishes, cover, label and freeze. If you thaw overnight, just cook the one hour. If cooking from frozen state, add ten minutes or so, check for doneness. Many thanks to Tornado Ali, for her wonderful tips for freezing this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1005.3, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.1
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Bulbul Hossain
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a few cups of leftover rice in the fridge and this casserole is a great way to use it up.
Jarad Higgins
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this casserole! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the broccoli was cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.
Asim Khan18
[email protected]This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender broccoli are so comforting.
warrior 555
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables. This casserole is a great way to do that. They love the creamy cheese sauce and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Ido Salinas
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I always have a few pieces of leftover chicken in the fridge and this casserole is a great way to use it up.
steelshot
[email protected]I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for a quick and easy meal.
Thabo Nyadza
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Michael Cappiello
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Humaira Bhatti
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth. It turned out great! The casserole was still very flavorful and cheesy.
Daina Polovineo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The casserole was creamy and cheesy and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Neu Game
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more cheese or spices.
Jayveon Barnum-ford
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheese sauce, but this casserole was delicious! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Fix It
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen broccoli and it still turns out great.
Farzana Sohail
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
akindele bukola
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's so creamy and cheesy. I always add a little bit of extra cheese to the top before baking it. It's the perfect comfort food.
Ana Masere
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and tasted great. I used a bag of frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. I also added some cooked chicken to the casserole and it was a great addition.
SURENDRA YADAV
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this casserole changed my mind! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the broccoli was cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.
Siddique Babur
[email protected]This casserole was a hit! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.