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Broccoli Rice Casserole

Hearty, healthy, and delicious, this cheesy broccoli rice casserole is easy to make and great to serve a crowd! A great potluck recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy rice casserole, easy casserole recipe, how to make broccoli casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces steamed broccoli florets (chopped)
  • 10.75 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup (1 can)
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking pan (or 2 quart baking dish) with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter over medium high heat in a large pan. Add onions and saute until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in seasonings and broccoli, cook an additional minute before adding in remaining ingredients except for 1 cup of shredded cheese. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour rice mixture into the prepared pan. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese melts and is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 38.9mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 0.8mg