Broccoli Rice Casserole

This broccoli rice casserole is a delicious mix of broccoli, celery, onion, and rice baked in a creamy cheese sauce made with cream of mushroom soup.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 612 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 bunch celery, chopped
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3 cups instant rice
• 1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions.

Step 2

Mix both condensed soups with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir celery and onion until soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Place celery and onion into a large bowl and add broccoli, rice, and cheese mixture; mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly brown, about 45 minutes.