Description
Cheese Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that brings together fluffy rice, rich cheeses, and tender broccoli for a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12.6 ounces frozen broccoli
- 1½ cups minute rice
- 8 ounces water chestnuts
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces milk
- ¾ pound Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the frozen broccoli according to package instructions and drain well.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add minute rice, cover, and let sit until fluffy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked broccoli, prepared rice, drained water chestnuts, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and cubed Velveeta cheese; mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in garlic or onion powder. To achieve extra creaminess, incorporate more cheese or sour cream before baking. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins such as chicken or spinach.