Green Rice (Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole)

"When I was younger, I didn’t like broccoli, but I sure loved this casserole! I requested “green rice” all the time. Maybe it was because of all the cheese :) This is a good way to get veggies, whole grains, and calcium into picky kids’ mouths! Can either be a vegetarian main dish or a side dish."
 
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photo by Leslie photo by Leslie
Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Saute onion in melted butter.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender; drain.
  • Combine all ingredients and bake in covered casserole at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. At the last minute I discovered I was out of brown rice, so substituted white rice. I loved the fact that it was a healthier version of broccoli rice casserole, and didn't rely on the typical creamed soups and Cheez Whiz. The only thing that prevented me from giving it a full five stars is that it was a little on the dry side for our taste. In the future I think I'll add flour to the sauteed onions and butter and make a white sauce with a little more milk, and then add the cheese to that to melt - so that it's a bit creamer. Overall, a very good recipe.
     
  2. We found this recipe to be what we call a "Good Base" It needed some changes but overall was good. We found that 2C of broccoli was not enough a 14 oz bag ( frozen ) would have worked better for us ( when using frozen broccoli don't cook it first , let it cook during the baking ). 2/3C cheese was also not enough we are going to be adding 2C next time. Otherwise it was a great way to use up leftover brown rice. This recipe will be going into our family's dinner rotation :)
     
  3. Really good and easy to make! Thanks!
     
  4. my family loved this. i made it with peper jack to give it some spice.yum yum
     
  5. Can't beleive I haven't rate this great recipe.. I make this ften and the kids love this healthy rice dish!
     
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