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Broccoli Rice Casserole

This broccoli rice casserole is a cozy, kid-friendly dinner that invites children into the kitchen. Learn how to make this easy broccoli rice casserole with age-appropriate kitchen tasks for kids.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Medium Pot for rice
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick salted butter
  • 1/2 medium white onion chopped
  • 12 oz frozen broccoli roughly chopped
  • 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (1 and 1/4 cups)
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese block shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and broccoli florets and cook until onion is transparent. (5-7 min)
  • Add the cream of chicken soup, 4 ounces of the cheese, and the milk.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked rice.
  • Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 11*13-inch casserole dish.
  • Shred or crumble the remaining 4 ounces of cheese over the top of the mixture
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and turns golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Keyword brocolli, rice
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