A homemade filling gives this one-pan broccoli-rice casserole a wholesome boost.

Its the perfectside for Easteror any Sunday dinner.

Stir in broth, and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer; cover and cook for about 8 minutes.

(There will still be liquid remaining in the skillet, and the rice will not be tender.)

Sprinkle top evenly with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese and panko mixture.

ingredients for one-pan broccoli-rice casserole

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Broil topping:

Preheat broiler with oven rack about 5 inches from heat source.

Broil until Cheddar is melted and panko is golden, about 2 minutes.

mushrooms and onion in skillet

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mushroom, onion, and rice mixture in skillet

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rice mixture for casserole

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panko topping mixture

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broccoli stirred into casserole mixture

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one-pan broccoli-rice casserole with topping before broiling

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one-pan broccoli-rice casserole in skillet - Southern Living

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