Mom’s Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole

Mom’s Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole

Why should I make this recipe?

• My broccoli casserole is great for holiday meals such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc. It’s the perfect crowd pleaser! 
• It’s effortless and so easy to make. Seriously, all you do is just dump all of the ingredients into one dish.
• Perfect for leftovers and meal prep. Make a batch of it on your meal prepping day, then you’ve got lunch or dinner prepared for a few days. 

Ingredients for Mom’s Broccoli Rice and Cheese

Broccoli- For this recipe, I used frozen broccoli cuts. Fresh broccoli would work well in this recipe, too. 

Onion- A yellow or white onion adds additional flavor to this recipe. You can never go wrong with onions!

Cheese Whiz- A cheesy delicacy that is a staple in this casserole. You’ll definitely want a jar of it. 

Cream of Mushroom Soup- Either you can use canned cream of mushroom soup or make your own.

Cream of Chicken Soup- Cream of chicken soup adds additional flavor and texture to this casserole. Definitely a key ingredient to this recipe!

Milk- Any kind of milk will work for this recipe, but I used dairy.

Rice- Uncooked minute rice was used in this recipe. If you don’t have minute rice, then simply substitute with cooked regular rice.

How to Make Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or simply grease with oil of choice.

Next, steam the frozen broccoli until it is no longer frozen. After that, roughly chop the broccoli florets so the pieces are more bite-sized.

Can you put uncooked rice in a casserole?

Typically, it is not recommended to put uncooked rice in a casserole unless you have enough liquid covering the rice. Keep in mind that the casserole will require a lot more cooking time with uncooked rice, too! But I use Minute rice when I make it, and that is never a problem. 

How Long to Keep this Recipe in the Fridge

Cooked broccoli rice casserole will stay good in the refrigerator for three to four days. It’s the perfect solution to meal prep, and the leftovers are so delicious!

Can you freeze this casserole? 

Of course! If you don’t think you’ll make it through all your leftovers in the refrigerator, then transfer them to a freezer-safe storage container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to six months. Be sure to label the broccoli casserole in your freezer, too.

How to Reheat Broccoli Rice Casserole

When ready to enjoy the broccoli casserole again, you can reheat a few different ways! You can reheat the casserole in the microwave for 1:30-2:00 minutes, place in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes, or cook in a skillet on the stovetop. 

If frozen, then allow the casserole to thaw before reheating in the microwave. You will need a longer cook time if cooking the broccoli casserole straight from the freezer. 

Tips

• I added fresh broccoli on top of this recipe just to make it look a little more delicious, but it isn’t necessary for the recipe! 
• Make sure to use cooked rice or uncooked minute rice for optimal flavors, but most importantly, tender flavors.
• If you want to make this casserole a little more hearty, then serve it with some ham or cooked chicken mixed in it.

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Some More of my Favorite Recipes

• Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
• Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
• Reuben Casserole
• Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

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Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole

This broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole dish is my mom’s recipe! Perfect as a main dish for easy dinners, this comfort meal is so easy to make and tastes delicious! Filled with tender broccoli accompanied by a jar of Cheese Whiz and cream of chicken mushroom soup.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course: Casserole

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 12 (as a side dish)

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

• Rubber Spatulas 
• Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick 1-Quart Saucepan with Lid
• 9x13 Pyrex Baking Dish with a Lid

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Ingredients

• 2 10.8 ounce packages frozen broccoli cuts, steamed and then roughly chopped
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1 8 ounce jar CheeseWhiz
• 1 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 soup can milk
• 1 cup uncooked minute rice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Steam frozen broccoli until no longer frozen. Give it a rough chop so these pieces are more bite-sized.
• Place all of the ingredients in a pot on the stove and heat through. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g