Casserole is basically a French dish, which is cooked as well as served in a large, deep pot or dish. The recipe finds its origin in the ancient practice of stewing meat slowly, in earthenware containers. A casserole is cooked in an oven and comprises of one or two meats or vegetables as the main ingredients. Amongst all the types of casseroles that are made, broccoli rice casserole is one of the best and most nutritious ones. On top of that, it is very easy to make. In the following lines, we have provided a very easy recipe, which will help you know how to make broccoli and rice casserole.
Broccoli And Rice Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 ounce (568 gm) Frozen Broccoli, chopped
- 3 cups (285 gm) Instant Rice
- 10.75 ounce (305 gm) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 10.75 ounce(305 gm) Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 1/4 cups (295 ml) Water
- 16 ounce (448 gm) Processed American Cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp (15 gm) Butter
- 1 bunch Celery, chopped
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook broccoli and rice, as per the directions provided on the package.
- Take a medium-sized saucepan and place it over low heat.
- Put cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water in the saucepan.
- Keep stirring the mixture, until the cheese gets melted. Make sure it does not get burnt.
- Take a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat.
- Put butter in a skillet and let it melt.
- Add celery and onion to the skillet and sauté, until they become soft.
- Take a large mixing bowl. Combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion in it.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Get a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the mixture in it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and lightly brown.
