Here’s a classic Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe 🥦🍚🧀—creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a side or main:
🥘 Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, lightly steamed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional topping: breadcrumbs or extra cheese for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook broccoli
- Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender. Drain well.
- Prepare casserole mix
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli, cheeses, soup, sour cream, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Optional: sprinkle breadcrumbs or extra cheese on top.
- Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Serve
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Add protein: shredded chicken, ham, or bacon
- Healthier version: use cauliflower rice, low-fat cheese, or Greek yogurt
- Extra flavor: stir in herbs like thyme, parsley, or a pinch of nutmeg
- Air fryer version: use small casserole-safe dish, 320°F (160°C) for 15–20 min
I can also give a cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole or a crunchy breadcrumb-topped version next.
Which one do you want?