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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

A square serving of cheesy broccoli rice casserole topped with golden brown breadcrumbs.
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This creamy broccoli rice casserole uses simple ingredients to create the ultimate comfort food dinner. It is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed broccoli florets, 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  4. Fold the onion mixture into the rice mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole mixture.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you do not have cooked rice, you can use 1 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice. Cook it according to package directions, drain well, and then proceed with the recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • You can add cooked, shredded chicken to make this a complete family friendly rice main dish.

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