A cheesy broccoli rice casserole

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Recipe Adapted From: AllRecipes.com
In the mood for a comfort food classic? Try this old-fashioned broccoli rice casserole recipe. 

Ingredients 

  • 2 packages Broccoli Frozen, 10 ounces
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 ounces
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 ounces
  • cup Milk Low-fat
  • 8 ounces Shredded Cheese
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 cups Brown Rice
  • ½ cup Bread Crumbs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish 3-quart
  • Microwave Safe Dish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Place broccoli and 2 tablespoons water in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes; add to broccoli in the bowl.
  • Stir in condensed soups, shredded cheese, milk, mustard, paprika, and pepper. Stir in rice until combined; spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Combine panko with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Notes

  • Add 1 cup chopped ham or cooked chicken to make this a more hearty main dish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
231
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
428
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
531
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
428
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
186
mg
19
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bread Crumbs, Broccoli, Butter, Cheese, Condensed Soup, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Milk, Rice