Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
October 27, 2021
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Easy and cheesy, this is truly the best Broccoli Rice Casserole! Fresh broccoli, onion, and long grain white rice come together in a sauce made from cream of mushroom soup and plenty of sharp cheddar cheese. Stir it all together, top it off with crushed Ritz crackers, and bake it in the oven. The flavorful side dish is delicious alongside a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, a ham on Christmas, or a roast chicken for your next Sunday supper. You can even add chicken or ham and turn it into a weeknight entrée!

6
3 c broccoli florets
2 T salted butter
1 small onion
1 celery stalk
1 clove garlic
10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/8 t paprika
1/8 t dry mustard
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c grated sharp cheddar
1 c milk
3 c cooked rice
1 c lightly crushed Ritz crackers
  • Cook the broccoli for about 2 minutes in boiling water, just until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside.
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Nutritions

Calories
884

Sodium
1029mg
42% DV

Fat
50g
78% DV

Protein
29g
59% DV

Carbs
69g
23% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV