Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.7 (23)
Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
NUTRITION · PER SERVING70M COOK
CAL 31%·PRO 51%
CARBS 53G35% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC42G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G51% OF CAL
21G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A creamy baked casserole combining rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese. Hearty and comforting, it works as a vegetarian main or side dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread (torn into pieces)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted; plus two tablespoons chilled)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 pounds broccoli (about 3-4 medium heads of broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stems chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 70M
CAL 31%·PRO 51%
CARBS 53G35% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC42G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G51% OF CAL
21G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 50m
- Sodium
- 1424mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 772mg
- Calcium
- 562mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1424MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.