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 mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Large pan
Medium Pot for rice
Cutting Board
Knife
- 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
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.