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Crispy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cultural Context

Crispy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a beloved American comfort food that often appears at family gatherings and potlucks. This dish combines the wholesome flavors of broccoli and rice with creamy cheese and a crunchy topping, making it a satisfying side or main dish. Its versatility has led to numerous adaptations, with various cheeses and vegetables being incorporated to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
broccoli
1 cup washed rice
2 cups water
salt
crispy crackers
vegetable oil
5 tbsp heavy cream
1-2 tsp French mustard
100 grams mozzarella for pizza
1 cup milk
pepper
nutmeg

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce avoids preservatives while being versatile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Cut the broccoli into pieces.

2

Fill a pot with boiling water and add the broccoli. Leave for 15 minutes.

3

In a separate pot, combine 1 cup washed rice with 2 cups water and salt. Cook for 10 minutes under the lid.

4

Crush the crispy crackers.

5

Add vegetable oil to the crushed crackers.

6

Place the cooked rice in a baking dish.

7

Add the broccoli to the rice.

8

In a saucepan, combine 5 tbsp heavy cream, 1-2 tsp French mustard, and 100 grams mozzarella. Add 1 cup milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

9

Cook the sauce over low heat until the cheese melts.

10

Turn off the heat and add the crushed crackers to the sauce. Mix well.

11

Sprinkle the mixture with the remaining cheese and crushed crackers.

12

Bake at 200°C/400°F until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potbaking dishsaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Broccoli Rice BakeCheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

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