Hey, y'all! Now this Broccoli Rice Casserole is a casserole that’s been passed around potlucks and Sunday dinners for generations. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with broccoli goodness, this dish is comfort food at its finest.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

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It’s the kind of recipe that makes folks ask for seconds and the leftovers taste even better the next day. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want something warm and cozy for supper, this Broccoli and Rice Casserole is a Southern staple you’ll come back to time and again.

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Broccoli Rice Casserole Ingredients

• 1 c. long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 4 c. fresh broccoli florets
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup
• ½ c. sour cream
• ½ c. mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ c. crushed Ritz crackers (for topping)

How to Make Broccoli Rice Casserole

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
3. While the rice is cooking, steam the broccoli until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onion, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
6. Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers over the cheese.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
8. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Steam the broccoli just right. You want it tender but still bright green.
2. Use sharp cheddar for that bold cheesy flavor.
3. Add cooked chicken if you want to turn this into a full meal.
4. Crushed Ritz crackers on top give it that buttery crunch we all love.

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Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli Rice Casserole

JC Phelps

My Broccoli Rice Casserole is a creamy, cheesy mix of broccoli, rice, and savory soups, all baked under a buttery Ritz topping. Delicious!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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• 1 c. long-grain white rice uncooked
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 4 c. fresh broccoli florets
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup
• ½ c. sour cream
• ½ c. mayonnaise
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1 ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ c. crushed Ritz crackers for topping

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
• While the rice is cooking, steam the broccoli until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onion, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
• Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers over the cheese.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
• Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Steam the broccoli just right. You want it tender but still bright green.
• Use sharp cheddar for that bold, cheesy flavor.
• Add cooked chicken if you want to turn this into a full meal.
• Crushed Ritz crackers on top give it that buttery crunch we all love.

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