Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe Is a Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish by Donna John

My daughter is hosting Thanksgiving. She lives in another state, and I have enjoyed every minute of the calls asking for help with recipes, ingredients and other cooking tips. One side dish she'll serve to her guests is this cheesy broccoli rice casserole recipe.

This creamy broccoli rice casserole is always a hit at the holidays. The original recipe calls for Minute Rice, but she chose to cook regular white rice instead. This is just what you need on your plate beside that turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole.

Photo credit: Katie Smith

To make this broccoli cheese casserole you will need the following ingredients: butter, onion, celery, American cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rice, milk, sour cream, frozen broccoli and cheddar cheese. Check out the health benefits of broccoli.

Cooking Tip: If you don't use Minute Rice, regular white rice must be cooked first before adding it to the casserole. Do not overcook the rice or the casserole will be mushy.

Serve this cheesy vegetable casserole as a side dish with any dinner or those special holiday dinners. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 16 ounces processed American cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 10 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 10 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 1/2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked, or 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 20 ounces (2 packages) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. 
2. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
3. Add the remaining ingredients except cheddar cheese. Stir well. (You could substitute steamed fresh broccoli for the frozen broccoli.)
4. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the cheddar cheese and bake about 10 minutes more. (Try different cheeses like gruyere, gouda, fontina, mozzarella or provolone.) Serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

Recipe cooking times, nutritional information and servings are approximate and provided for your convenience. However, 30Seconds is not responsible for the outcome of any recipe, nor may you have the same results because of variations in ingredients, temperatures, altitude, errors, omissions or cooking/baking abilities. Any nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and it is up to the individual to ascertain accuracy. To ensure image quality, we may occasionally use stock photography.

Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily. Food, fun, health, happiness.