The Most Cheesiest Broccoli and Rice Casserole | How To Make Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and more flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

In a saucepan, add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup water, along with a little salt, and bring to a boil.

Wash 1 cup of rice and add it to the boiling liquid. Cover and let it cook for about 10 minutes until fluffy.

Chop fresh broccoli into small pieces and set aside.

Chop fresh yellow onion into small pieces.

In a different pot, melt 1 tbsp of unsalted butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add 1 tsp of minced garlic to the onions and cook until golden brown.

Stir in the cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) and mix well.

Add the chopped broccoli to the pot and stir.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cooked rice to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and Creole seasoning, mixing after each addition.

Add 2 tbsp of sour cream and 2 tbsp of mayonnaise to the mixture for creaminess, and mix well.

Add 2 tbsp of salad dressing and seasoning mix, and mix until combined.

Pour in whole milk and mix until everything is well combined and creamy.

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and top with sharp cheddar cheese, covering all parts of the rice.

Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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