Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
Broccoli cheese rice casserole is a creamy, cheesy vegetarian bake that works as a comforting side or a meatless main. Tender broccoli and fluffy rice are bound in a rich cheese sauce and baked until golden. It is an easy, kid-friendly dish everyone goes back to.
- ⏱ 45 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli for 3 minutes, then drain.
- Melt the butter, saute the onion and garlic, then whisk in the flour.
- Slowly add the milk and simmer until thickened, then stir in most of the cheese.
- Fold in the cooked rice and broccoli.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 190C (375F) for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden, then serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Blanch the broccoli briefly first so it stays bright green and tender-crisp rather than overcooking in the bake.
Stirring most of the cheese into the sauce and saving some for the top gives both a creamy interior and a golden, bubbly cheese crust.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 14 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fat: 17 g
