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Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

coffee drinker — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:34:56 GMT

In watching yesterday's TSV that featured sides, the Broccoli, Rice & cheese Casserole looked so good. Anyone have a tried and true recipe for this casserole. I've looked on line and most have canned soup and processed cheese. If this is how it's made, so be it, but if not, maybe you can share your recipe.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:48:27 GMT

@coffee drinker I found one on site spendwithpennies.com. I've never made it but it sounds good and all from scratch.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

mimomof4 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:57:44 GMT

I found this one from Skinnytaste online. You can omit the chicken and use instant rice instead if you wish.

Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie "Rice" made with riced broccoli and cauliflower, sauteed chicken and cheddar cheese. It's so fast and easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed small
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
12 ounces riced cauliflower and broccoli,
1/3 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS

Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper, to taste.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. When hot add 1/2 teaspoon oil and add half of the chicken.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until no longer pink in the center and browned on the edges. Set aside.
Repeat with remaining chicken.
Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil, onion and garlic and cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, until soft. Add the riced vegetables (frozen), 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook 5 to 6 minutes, until heated through.
Return the chicken to the skillet, top with the cheese and cover.
Cook low heat until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

Magicrat — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:29:48 GMT

Oy! Here's how I make it: steam in bag broccoli, minute rice and shredded colby cheese. .Throw it all together(after steaming the broccoli and cooking the rice) in a baking dish and put it in the oven - 350 for around 15 minutes. I don't do anything with millions of ingredients. I wouldn't know how and I'd be bored to tears. Hate to cook.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

deepwaterdotter — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:54:35 GMT

I like a bit of richness and chunky broccoli:

2 lbs broccoli florets, cut into 1" pieces

2 tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

1 1/4 cups white rice

4 cups chicken broth

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

1 tsp salt

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Microwave broccoli in big, covered bowl until bright green, 2-3 minutes.

Melt butter in big pot and stir in onions until softened. Stir in rice for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, half-and-half, and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir over medium-low heat until rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.

Take off heat and stir in cheeses and broccoli.

Pour into greased 9X13" baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

ECBG — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:06:19 GMT

@deepwaterdotter

Your recipe looks delicious and I'm not a big fan of rice!

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

Renata22 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:59:18 GMT

@deepwaterdotter Thanks for this recipe. I am always looking for one that uses regular rice. I don't like instant rice. This one sounds so good.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

coffee drinker — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:23:43 GMT

@Renata22 @ECBG @Magicrat @mimomof4 Thank you all for the replies. @deepwaterdotter think yours is the one I'm going to try. Better be good (just kidding). I'm sure it will be delish.

ETA @proudlyfromNJ sorry, forgot to add my thanks to you -- thank you.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:22:44 GMT

@coffee drinker Well, I always took home an empty serving dish when I took it to work potlucks.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

AuntG — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:24:42 GMT

QVC posters come up with the best recipes! My husband was asking what I will serve with some thick sliced turkey breast I bought. I shrugged and said Kraft mac & cheese. No way! Now I'm making broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Thanks.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

coffee drinker — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:25:49 GMT

@deepwaterdotter That's some endorsement on just how tasty your recipe is.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

goldensrbest — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:28:09 GMT

Adding water chestnuts to these recipes, give you some crunch.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

novamc1 — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:51:01 GMT

@coffee drinker

I've become a big fan of adding slivered or sliced toasted almonds to almost anything that is casserole-like. Some types of salad, too.

For dinner tonight, we're having leftover rice and chicken casserole containing celery, onion, mushrooms, frozen peas and almonds. I do use canned cream of chicken, mushroom, celery or onion soups--often mixed with sour cream-- in many casseroles. It's my favorite shortcut instead of mixing up some sort of sauce myself.

I usually cook rice in chicken broth or stock, rather than water, and think it adds richness to any rice dish.

I'd try adding the almonds to the broccoli casserole and top the casserole near the end of baking with some canned crispy fried onions (which can burn too much if added during the initial time in the oven).

Recently added slivered almonds while mixing up a cold chicken salad and really liked the additional flavor and crunch.

Re: Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole

coffee drinker — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:27:21 GMT

@novamc1 Thank you for taking the time to write all those suggestions. The sound delicious. Please set a dish at your dinner table tonight. Worth every calorie.