Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

I just have to share my family’s recipe for classic cheesy broccoli rice casserole that I’ve been eating since as long as I can remember. It’s one of those side dishes that my grandma always made for holidays and family gatherings and that my mom would make as an easy side dish for a weeknight dinner.
It’s just downright delicious! Rice and broccoli are combined with a creamy cheese sauce then covered in more cheese and crushed potato chips before being baked to casserole heaven…

You could even add chopped chicken to it and call it a meal in itself. Otherwise, we serve it alongside some meat and a big green salad.

It’s one of those go-to casseroles that I know everyone will enjoy, especially my boys. They gobble it up like they’ve never been fed before and usually beg for seconds.

So if you’re looking for an easy weeknight side dish or a great casserole to take to a potluck or holiday get-together, you can’t go wrong with this cheesy broccoli rice casserole. Enjoy!

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Loved it! So yummy! However I made it with fresh broccoli, so I put in the small raw florets halfway into the rice cooking process and then had to bring it back up to boil and it worked out just fine.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins

Ingredients

•     1 tablespoon oil
•     2 cups chicken broth
•     1 cup long-grain white rice
•     1 teaspoon garlic powder
•     1 1/3 cups grated cheese use the cheese your family loves...Cheddar, Monterey Jack etc...
•     2 cups broccoli or veggie of your choice, steamed and chopped roughly
•     2 tablespoons butter
•     milk as needed to thin before serving if nessecary
•     salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the oil in a medium size sauce pan over medium to low heat.
2. Add the rice to the pan, cook and stir, until the rice starts to turn golden brown.
3. Add the chicken broth to the pan, heat till it starts to boil. Place a lid on the pan.
4. Cook, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until most of the chicken broth is absorbed.
5. Remove from the heat and add the butter, chopped broccoli, cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until well incorporated. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
6. Stir again and add salt and pepper to taste ,add milk if desired to get the consistency you want.

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