Grandma’s Broccoli Rice Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

While broccoli is thawing in one cup water that has been brought to a boil, saute onions and celery in butter.

Add soup and milk to onions and celery, then add cheez-whiz.

Simmer a minute.

Then add thawed and drained broccoli, rice and seasoning.

Bake 30-40 minutes at 350.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens