How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole - Happy Bake Day

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.

Add 3 cups of fresh broccoli florets and keep cooking until tender.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in 1/4 cup of whole milk, 1 can of cheddar cheese soup, 1 1/2 cups of cooked white or jasmine rice, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper and mix well. Taste and add salt if needed.

Keep cooking and stirring occasionally until everything is hot.

Pour the hot broccoli mixture into an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, mixing well.

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the broccoli mixture in the baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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