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!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
- large sauce pan
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 Tablespoons 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 ounces Cheez Whiz
- butter to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- crispy onions sprinkled on top (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, per the rice instructions. Make 2 cups of rice according to package.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 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 the mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- Add pats of butter (to taste) to the top of the casserole OR optional crispy onions.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until brown and bubbly on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 0.3mg