Description
This comforting and cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a perfect side dish for any occasion. Creamy with a crispy Ritz cracker topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté: In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine rice, broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, soup, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Layer: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Top: Mix crackers with melted butter, sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen broccoli; thaw and drain well.
- Add diced cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
