Even kids will eat broccoli if you serve it in this comforting broccoli-and-rice casserole.
Learn how to make broccoli-and-rice casserole.
Just file it under “Go-To Recipes.”
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Prepare and bake as directed through Step 7.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.
Bring casserole to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 350F.
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Bake casserole, covered, until hot throughout.
Remove from oven, and turn on the broiler.
Proceed with Step 8.
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Variations for Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole
Looking to make some alterations to this casserole?
Combine melted butter with panko and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; toss to coat.
Reduce heat to low; cover and keep mixture warm until ready to use.
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Cook vegetables:
Melt remaining 4 Tbsp.
butter in a large shallow Dutch oven or ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms to Dutch oven, and stir in 1/2 tsp.
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kosher salt and a pinch each of black pepper and ground red pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 45 seconds.
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Stir in flour until combined.
(Mixture will be dry.)
Add stock mixture to vegetables:
Remove and discard bay leaf and thyme from broth mixture.
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Gradually stir warm broth mixture into mushroom mixture.
Add cheese:
Add remaining 1 cup cheese, and stir until well blended and smooth.
Cover Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid.
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Remove Dutch oven from oven; increase oven temperature to broil.
Cook broccoli:
Microwave broccoli, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 1/2 tsp.
Drain and pat broccoli dry.
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Add broccoli to casserole:
Stir broccoli into rice mixture in Dutch oven.
If desired, transfer mixture to a broiler-safe serving dish coated lightly with cooking spray.
Add breadcrumbs, and broil:
Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over broccoli mixture.
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Place on middle oven rack, and broil 2 to 3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Let casserole stand 5 minutes before serving.
It does not need to be pre-cooked.
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Serve this cheesy broccoli-and-rice casserole with chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or even fish.
It makes a great side dish for just about any protein.
Because of it’s rice base, we recommend cooking this casserole before freezing for best results.
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See ourfreezing casserole tipsfor more.
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