Best Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole Vegetarian Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute onion in olive oil and set aside.
• Boil broccoli florets in water for 3 minutes. Drain and chop into pieces.
• Mix broccoli with cream of chicken soup, prepared instant rice, onions and cheddar cheese. Pour into a one quart size baking dish.
• Mix crackers crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

BROCCOLI CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a skillet melt the butter.
• Sauté onion and garlic, until onions are tender. Set aside to cool.
• Steam the frozen broccoli until thawed, then drain well. Let cool.
• Cook wild rice according to directions. (Use any type of rice desired; wild rice is exceptionally good in this recipe).
• It is important to allow the warm ingredients to cool before mixing everything together so the cheese doesn't melt too soon.
• When sufficiently cool, reserve 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix remaining ingredients together. Put in a oven-proof baking dish or casserole dish (or 2 if needed).
• Spread reserved 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Cover with foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil; bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes, or until cheese on top is hot and bubbly.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.