Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Makes:
12
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Pantry staples and frozen veggies combine to make a hearty, home-made main dish for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 onion (medium, chopped)
- 1 can cream of mushroom, or chicken, or celery or cheese soup (10.75 ounce, condensed, reduced sodium)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (1%)
- 7 1/2 cups broccoli or cauliflower or mixed vegetables (frozen, chopped)
- 1/2 pound cheese (grated or sliced)
- 3 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and grease a 12x9x2 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, mix rice, salt, and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and set aside for additional 15 minutes.
- Sauté onions in margarine (or butter) until tender.
- Mix soup, milk, 1/2 cup of water, onions, and rice. Spoon mixture into baking pan.
- Thaw and drain the vegetables and then spread over the rice mixture.
- Spread the cheese evenly over the top and bake at 350 °F for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and rice is bubbly.
Notes
Learn more about:
Quick and Healthy Meals: Tips and Tools for Planning Meals for Your Family
Ohio State University Cooperative Extension
Cuyahoga County
