EASY CHEESY 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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Steam the broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well with the onion and garlic.

Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk until combined.

Add the chopped broccoli and half of the cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly distributed.

Season with salt, black pepper, and mustard powder, then stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle with bread crumbs and paprika.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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