This warm, creamy, and cheesy broccoli rice casserole is a family favorite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner, it's packed with flavor and simple to make.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Super Easy to Make - Mix, bake, and enjoy!
- Perfect Comfort Food - Warm, creamy, and cheesy goodness in every bite.
- Family-Friendly - Even picky eaters will love this dish.
- Make-Ahead Friendly - Great for meal prep., potluck dinners, family gatherings, and parties as it reheats great.
Ingredients in Broccoli Rice Casserole
Simple ingredients are needed to make this easy side dish.
- cream of mushroom soup
- Velveeta cheese (you can use Cheez Whiz for a different processed cheese choice)
- butter, melted
- milk
- frozen chopped broccoli florets, thawed
- cooked white rice or instant rice such as minute rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
How to Make Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Saute for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, Velveeta Cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the thawed broccoli and cooked cups of rice in a large bowl.
- Mix the creamy cheese sauce mixture into the rice mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is slightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve - Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Quick Tips for the Best Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole:
- Add some crunch - Top with crushed Ritz crackers or bread crumbs to add texture and crunch to this casserole dish.
- More cream soup options - Cream of chicken soup and cheddar cheese soup will change the flavors and cheesiness of this rice dish.
- Don't overbake - Check at 45 minutes; overbaking can dry out the casserole.
- Make it extra cheesy - Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top before baking for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Add protein - Mix in cooked chicken to make a cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole.
How to Store Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole:
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Freezer: This casserole freezes well! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheating: To maintain the best texture, reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- ¼ cup butter - melted (plus additional for greasing the baking dish)
- 1 cup milk
- 32 ounces broccoli florets - frozen, thawed
- 2 cups white rice - cooked
- 1 medium onion - diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Saute for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.¼ cup butter, 1 medium onion
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, Velveeta Cheese, and milk until smooth.2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, 1 cup milk
- Combine the thawed broccoli and cooked cups of rice in a large bowl.32 ounces broccoli florets, 2 cups white rice
- Mix the creamy cheese sauce mixture into the rice mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is slightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve - Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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