Description
Looking for a quick dinner side or a cozy main dish? This Easy Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is the perfect comfort food that checks all the boxes—creamy, cheesy, and filled with fresh broccoli and fluffy rice. Whether you’re prepping a weeknight meal or a holiday potluck dish, this easy recipe brings the flavor with minimal fuss. It’s an ideal go-to for dinner ideas, a healthy-ish snack, or a cozy vegetarian meal. Bonus: it’s freezer-friendly and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Steam the broccoli just until tender and vibrant green; avoid overcooking.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and most of the shredded cheese. Mix until smooth and melted.
4. Add the cooked rice and broccoli to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor—bagged pre-shredded cheese may affect texture.
Don’t oversteam the broccoli; it will continue to cook while baking.
For a protein boost, stir in 1 cup of cooked chicken or diced ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: easy recipe, broccoli casserole, rice casserole, dinner ideas, vegetarian, cheesy side dish