Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
This creamy, cheesy broccoli cheese rice casserole is comfort food at its best. Loaded with melty cheese, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice, it’s an easy weeknight or holiday dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- 8 oz Velveeta or American cheese cubed
- Optional: 1 cup cooked chopped ham or shredded rotisserie chicken
- Optional: Crushed Ritz crackers or buttery panko for topping
Instructions
- Steam fresh broccoli until tender, or thaw frozen broccoli and blot dry.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add Velveeta and cream of chicken soup. Stir gently until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked rice and broccoli. Stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve as-is from the pan or transfer to a baking dish, top with buttery crumbs or cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Use cooked brown rice or wild rice for extra texture. Add cooked chicken or turkey for a hearty dinner. Swap in shredded cheddar if preferred. Top with buttery crumbs for a crispy finish. Leftovers reheat beautifully!