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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 7, 2020
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Got lots of cooking coming up this week? Get ahead in the kitchen with an oven full of flavor. Our no-stress, fuss-free Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake is a great side dish to any meal you make and can easily be made ahead of time.

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  • For those times when you need more than just a baked potato to serve alongside your pork chops or roasted chicken, this cheesey broccoli-rice casserole really completes the meal. What’s not to like about cheese, rice and broccoli? Even better, this easy casserole is ready in under an hour. Want more single-pan sides? Betty’s got you covered with our extensive collection of casserole and pot pie recipes.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 inch)
  • 1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, soup, milk and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in broccoli and rice. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on top and bubbly around edges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories from Fat
200
Trans Fat
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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