Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
Make Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Cook the brown rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Vegetable mixture
- 3
Sauté the vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add broccoli
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Combine ingredients
- 5
Mix the casserole ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
Bake
- 6
Transfer to a baking dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the broccoli rice mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Prepare topping
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with melted butter until combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 8
Bake the casserole
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- 9
Cool and serve
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
