Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Cheesy rice and broccoli casserole is the epitome of comfort food: creamy, cheesy in the middle and crispy on top. So yum!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
large pot
large sauce pan
9 x 13 Baking Dish
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 package frozen, chopped broccoli
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 8 oz. Cheez Whiz
- butter to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- crispy onions, sprinkled on top optional
Boil water in a large pot, per the rice instructions. Make 2 cups of rice according to package.
Preheat oven to 350º.
Wash and dry produce.
Chop onion and celery.
In large pot, thaw broccoli in boiling water, according to package.
In a large sauce pan, add a drizzle of oil. Sauté onion and celery together until softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add broccoli, soup, milk, Cheez Whiz, rice, salt and pepper to the sauce pan. Stir until well mixed.
Turn mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
Add pats of butter (to taste) to the top of the casserole OR optional crispy onions.
Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes until brown and bubbly on top.