Description
Looking for easy casserole ideas? This cheesy broccoli casserole is quick simple and healthy with the best creamy texture perfect for holidays potlucks or weeknight dinners because it delivers comforting flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Combine rice broccoli and cheese in a bowl.
- Cook onions in butter until softened.
- Whisk in flour then add milk to form a creamy sauce.
- Season with garlic powder paprika salt and pepper.
- Mix sauce with the rice mixture.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with extra cheese.
- Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add Monterey Jack for extra creaminess.
- Use cooked chicken to turn it into a full meal.
- Steam broccoli lightly so it stays bright and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg