Description
A comforting dish that combines tender broccoli with rice and creamy cheese, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli florets, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Toss the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle them on top of the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use leftover rice to save time on preparation. You can add cooked chicken or turkey for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli, rice, casserole, vegetarian, comfort food