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A casserole dish with broccoli and rice in it.

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole Recipe (Green Rice Casserole)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is the perfect side dish for chicken dinners, and it will be right at home on your Thanksgiving table too. Make this baked green rice casserole for an easy, cheesy meal!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12.6 ounces frozen broccoli (1 bag/about 4 cups)
  • 1½ cups minute rice
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts (1 can)
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup store-bought or homemade (1 can)
  • 10.5 ounces milk (use the soup can to measure)
  • ¾ pound Velveeta (about 3 inches)
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the broccoli according to the directions on the bag and drain.
    12.6 ounces frozen broccoli
    Broccoli in a white bowl on a table.
  • Cook the rice in 1 cup of water (follow instructions on the package).
    1½ cups minute rice
    Rice in a glass bowl on a white surface.
  • Add all ingredients together (except shredded cheese), add to a 9x13-inch casserole dish, and mix well. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
    8 ounces water chestnuts, 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces milk, ¾ pound Velveeta, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
    A casserole dish with broccoli and rice.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
    Cheesy broccoli casserole in a white dish.

Notes

  • This can be made ahead of time and baked when ready. It also freezes well!
Storage: Store broccoli cheese rice casserole tightly covered with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 2mg