Cheesy Broccoli Rice
This Cheesy Broccoli Rice is a comfort food favorite, perfect for picky eaters and food lovers alike! Tender broccoli, cheesy rice and a golden brown breadcrumb topping come together to make a perfect side dish or yummy toddler meal.
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Servings: 6 servings
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.