Description
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, broccoli, milk, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesy broccoli rice bake, easy casserole, vegetarian dinner