Best Broccoli Cauliflower Cheesy Rice Casserole Recipes

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BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a very moist and delicious side dish , sometimes I will add chicken chunks and I enjoy this as a meal.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg frozen chopped broccoli and cauliflower
1/2 medium chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1/4 c milk
1/4 lb velveeta ; cubed
1 1/2 c cooked rice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Rice according to package.
  • 2. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package.
  • 3. Saute' onion in butter until tender.
  • 4. Add soup , Velveeta cheese and milk to the onions ; cook until cheese is melted.
  • 5. Fold in cooked rice and cooked vegetables to the cheese mixture.
  • 6. Pour into a greased baking dish ; cover and cook @ 325° for 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Broccoli and cauliflower baked in a cheese cream sauce.

Provided by MikeP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
½ pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
.063 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk half-and-half and Dijon mustard into butter-flour mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cream sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups 1% milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets, thawed
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted., Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RICE, BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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I like this excellent casserole with the combination of good vegetables to make it as a side dish with meat, chicken, turkey or fish. (Updated: I have made some corrections to this recipe)

Provided by pink cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup rice, uncooked
1 cup broccoli, cut off and discard thick stems
1 cup cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup light sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup seasoned stuffing mix, crumbled or 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower to pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender but crisy, and strain any remaining water out of pan.
  • Place rice and vegetables in a greased 13x 9x 2", or a greased 2 -1/2 quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a bowl, combine cheese, sour cream, green chiles, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the rice and vegetables and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle stuffing or bread crumbs evenly over dish and add the other 2 tablespoons butter on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF. until heated through and serve warm.
  • NOTE: It may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 612.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.3

CHEESY CHICKEN-BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Delicious and filling! Cheesy mixture can also be made into a soup.

Provided by heatherbreeze

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower and broccoli mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine 1/2 the mushroom soup and an equal amount of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 frozen, unopened bag of cauliflower and broccoli mix in the microwave until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand about 2 minutes; open bag and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Repeat with remaining bag.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and salt; stir in remaining cream of mushroom soup. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Add Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic powder.
  • Layer half the cooked vegetables into the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish. Add half of the cooked chicken. Pour in half the cheese sauce. Add a light layer of bread crumbs. Add remaining vegetables, remaining chicken, and remaining cheese sauce. Top with a light layer of bread crumbs. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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