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Broccoli Rice Casserole on a white plate with a gold fork.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Warm, cheesy, and packed full of veggies.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli rice casserole
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 305 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil or other flavorless oil
  • 1 medium onion diced small
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli chopped into very small bite size pieces; 10 ounces; from approx. 1 medium head broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups raw Jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Grease a 9”x13” rectangle or oval casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, add the oil, onion and broccoli. Turn the heat to medium and saute for 5 minutes. Mix in the garlic and thyme and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the rice and 4 cups of water. Mix together. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 12 minutes until partially cooked through.
  5. Mix in the milk, broth and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer on low, uncovered, for 5 minutes until mostly thickened.
  6. Mix in 1 1⁄2 cup of the shredded cheese. Be sure to taste and adjust salt to your liking.
  7. Transfer the cheesy rice mixture to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 8-10 minutes before digging in!
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 707mg31%
Potassium 225mg6%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 592IU12%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 277mg28%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.