Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups cooked rice, packed cups; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; Tabasco sauce; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked rice, packed cups
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 cup mushroom, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 pan.
2
Saute onion and celery in butter in a large skillet over medium heat till clear. Add mushrooms and saute till soft.
3
Add flour to skillet and stir to make a blond colored roux. Slowly add cream and milk, stirring to incorporate well. Using a whisk makes this quicker. Add basil, thyme and parsley and salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
4
Meanwhile, blanch the broccoli by adding it to a pot of boiling water for no more than 2 minutes. This keeps the bright green color.
5
In a large bowl, mix broccoli, rice, onion & mushrooms sauce, & cheese. Add chicken broth if mixture seems dry. Season with salt and pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
6
Pour into greased casserole dish. Cover with bread crumbs.
7
Bake 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly all the way through.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups cooked rice, packed cups, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole

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