Cheesy Broccoli & Rice Casserole Delight

Ingredients

- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.

3. Sauté Onions:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter or oil.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, thawed broccoli florets, sautéed onions, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.

5. Add Cheese:
- Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.

6. Assemble Casserole:
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread it evenly across the dish.

7. Top with Cheese:
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

8. Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

9. Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1450 calories

Keywords

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5. Family Dinner
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7. Comfort Food
8. Cheddar Cheese
9. Vegetarian Dinner
10. Baked Dish

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