Broccoli Cheese And Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Broccoli Cheese And Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole Small Onion, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 1-1/2 cup Water; 1-1/2 cup Whole Milk; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1-1/2 cup Basmati Rice; 4 cups Broccoli, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 1/2 cups Cracker Crumbs

Servings: persons

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1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
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2. Sweat the onions, garlic and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, until the onions are translucent.
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3. Then add the water, milk, salt and pepper to the saucepan with the onions. Heat it until it comes to a simmer, but don't boil it.
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4. In the meantime, into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, add the rice (do not rinse the rice), broccoli and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese (the other 1/2 cup will be used later).
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5. Pour the hot liquid over the casserole and gently stir, being sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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6. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan, just in case the liquid boils over. Place the casserole (on top of the sheet pan) in the oven for 20 minutes.
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7. In a small bowl combine the cracker crumbs and the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. After 20 minutes of bake time, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
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8. Return the casserole to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes; until the rice has cooked and absorbed the liquid.
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9. Then remove it from the oven and allow the casserole to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

496

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole Small Onion, Diced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 3 Tablespoons Butter, 1-1/2 cup Water, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Cheese And Rice Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broccoli Cheese And Rice Casserole

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