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4.88 from 24 votes

Broccoli Rice Casserole

This cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole will bring back memories. It's been a family favorite for years. Super easy to prepare.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (16-ounce) package processed American cheese (Velveeta) cut into cubes
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 1/2 cups Minute rice uncooked
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli defrosted
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a casserole dish (9X13-inch).
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat and add onion and celery. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add cubes of processed cheese and stir until mostly melted.
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  • Add remaining ingredients, except shredded cheddar. Mix well.
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  • Spoon into prepared dish, cover with aluminum foil. (Spray foil with cooking spray so it doesn't stick to the food.)
  • Place in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and leave in oven for another 10-15 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1890mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1359IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 732mg | Iron: 3mg