Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole (no canned soup!)
A rich combination of flavorful ingredients makes this Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole the perfect side. In fact, it is so scrumptious and filling you could even pair it with a green salad and serve it as a main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked instant white rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3 cups broccoli cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms optional
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Homemade Cream Soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Cook the rice in 1 1/2 cups boiling water per package instructions. Fluff and place in a large bowl.
- Steam the broccoli in a microwave steamer basket for 5 minutes; then roughly chop and add to bowl with the rice.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, just until softened, and add to the broccoli mixture.
- Add 2 cups cheddar cheese along with the homemade cream soup and stir until combined.
- Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Homemade Cream Soup
- In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and chicken bouillon until smooth. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add milk, whisking continually until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in black pepper.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily halved.
- Change up the recipe by using whatever cheese you have on hand (or a combination of cheeses) and even add a cracker crumb topping or french fried onions.
- Store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 4-5 days or in your freezer for 1-2 months. For best results reheat in the oven at 350 until it gets bubbly again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 440mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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