Cheesy Broccoli Rice
If you love creamy, cheesy deliciousness – you and your WHOLE family will be obsessed with this toddler friendly recipe!
For more protein, I added roasted chicken for my baby one day and then ground turkey another day, just because I had extra.
I had it for lunch and dinner on various days throughout the week and I can tell you that it reheats very well. If you have time, reheat in the oven topped with a sprinkle of more cheese for about 15 minutes and it’ll be perfect. If you’re more tight on time, like I am most of the time, heat in microwave in a microwave-safe dish for one minute!
You can make a big batch and freeze in cup portions for up to 3 months.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day old
- optional: 2 tbsp breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Once butter has melted, add onion, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir to cook until translucent, about two minutes. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add broccoli, sour cream, milk, cheese, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Add the onion mixture to the mixing bowl and stir once more.
- Spray non-stick oil on a baking pan and spread rice mixture evenly. Top with breadcrumbs if you’d like.
- Place baking pan in oven for 35 minutes.
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