Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce avoids preservatives while being versatile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook rice in water.

Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta until melted.

Cook broccoli in microwave. Add to mixing bowl.

Stir in cheesy rice.

Stir in cream of chicken soup and salt and pepper.

Add to greased 7x11 baking dish.

Top with shredded cheddar.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens