Great recipe! I followed the suggestion of another reviewer and added a little more milk. I also topped with shredded cheddar for the last 15 minutes. The only change I may make next time is to chop the broccoli finer. The brand I bought had rather large pieces for a casserole.
Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole
Try our lightened version of the classic broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole. You'll give your family all the flavor of the original (with far fewer calories).
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 137
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated fat: 1.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 6.6g
- Carbohydrate: 19.2g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
- Sodium: 410mg
- Calcium: 160mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 4 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
- 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Casseroles, Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Rice/Grains, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless, Low Calorie
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Christmas, Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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