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A beautifully served dish of creamy broccoli cheddar rice casserole, highlighting its cheesy and creamy texture, part of the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe

Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a cheesy, vegetarian one-pot recipe that tastes similar to creamy risotto. This is a complete dinner in and of itself, thanks to the white rice and broccoli!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 542kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped pretty small
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • Splash of half and half optional
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring broth, olive oil, and salt to a boil.
    Broth boiling in a medium saucepan with white rice and chopped broccoli florets being added, part of the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.
  • Stir in the white rice and broccoli, then bring it back to a boil.
    A wooden spoon stirring white rice and broccoli florets into boiling broth in a medium saucepan, as part of the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.
  • Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
    A covered saucepan simmering white rice and broccoli in broth, showing the cooking process for the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.
  • Once the rice is cooked and broccoli is tender, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
    Shredded cheddar cheese being stirred into the cooked rice and broccoli mixture, enhancing the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.
  • Add a splash of half-and-half for a creamier texture.
  • Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
    A serving of creamy broccoli cheddar rice plated and ready to enjoy, showcasing the final presentation of the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 437mg | Iron: 2.4mg