Cheesy Broccoli Delight Casserole Recipe
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a creamy and cheesy dish that combines fresh broccoli with rice and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection. It's a comforting and delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and cool.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blanched broccoli, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Fold in ¾ cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and optional bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispy topping, add bread crumbs before baking.