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Broccoli cheese casserole.
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This broccoli cheese casserole is a perfect weeknight meal! It's made with just 8 ingredients, and is ready to serve in an hour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli cheese casserole
Servings: 8
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 10 oz. jar Cheez Whiz
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 10 oz. bags frozen broccoli
  • 1.5 cups white minute rice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~1 cup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion to the skillet. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until the onions have become soft and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
    fried onions in a frying pan on a white background.
  • Add the cheez whiz, cream cheese, and broth to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until a smooth sauce is formed.
    a glass bowl with a yellow batter in it.
  • Add the onion and butter, frozen broccoli, and rice to the bowl and mix until everything is well coated. Transfer the broccoli rice mixture to the casserole dish.
    a bowl with broccoli and rice in it.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Then add the cheddar cheese to the top. Bake for another 30 minutes.
    a casserole dish filled with broccoli and cheese.
  • Allow 10 minutes of rest time before serving.
    a casserole dish with broccoli and cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g