Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Servings 8 slices
slices
This cheesy broccoli cauliflower casserole is the perfect hearty side dish, rich in flavor and easy to make. Cheese, uncooked rice, and fresh broccoli and cauliflower combine to make a hearty casserole topped with crumbled crackers.
Equipment
- 1 medium baking dish (10x7 works well)
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup chopped onions
- 1/2 Cup salted butter
- 1 Cup rice uncooked
- 8 oz shredded cheese recommend Mexican blend
- 8 oz fresh broccoli
- 8 oz fresh cauliflower
- 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 32 Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a 10x7 or medium baking dish. Chop broccoli and cauliflower into smaller florets.
- Over medium heat, saute the onion in butter. Add uncooked rice and stir over medium-low heat for five minutes.
- Mix the rice mixture, cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, celery soup, and milk in a large bowl.
- Spread into greased baking dish. Sprinkle the crumbled crackers on top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes. For the last 10 minutes, cover with foil if browning too fast. After removing from oven, let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rice Varieties: You can use whatever rice you have on hand. I used white long grain rice when making this recipe at home.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1mg