Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat option lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Steam broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and spices.

Mix in half of the cheddar cheese until well incorporated.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top.

Melt butter and drizzle over the bread crumbs for extra crispiness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens