Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole - Broccoli Casserole with Cheese Whiz
This cheesy broccoli rice casserole is a staple at our family holiday meals.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli casserole with cheese whiz, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, easy broccoli rice casserole with cheese whiz, mom's cheesy broccoli rice casserole
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Barbara
- 15 oz. Cheez Whiz
- 2 (10.5) oz. cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups dry instant rice (not cooked)
- 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
- 24 oz. bag of frozen broccoli
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking dish by spraying generously with nonstick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, mix together Cheez Whiz, mushroom soup and melted butter. Mix together until a smooth cheese sauce forms.
Add dry rice, onion (or dried minced onion can be used), and frozen broccoli to the cheese sauce. Stir until completely incorporated.
Pour into prepared dish.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until cooked completely through.
- Do not thaw frozen broccoli before assembling casserole.
- Be sure to use Instant White Rice not regular white rice.
- If you have large, frozen broccoli florets, consider chopping into more bite-sized pieces.
- Velveeta could be substituted for Cheese Whiz; however, be sure to melt it first. You could melt it with the butter in this recipe.
- Substitute margarine for butter, if desired.
- Dried onions could be used in place of diced onions, or omit onions entirely.
- Cream of chicken or cream of celery would work instead of cream of mushroom soup.
- This recipe holds heat well making it great for the holidays.
- Love cheesy casseroles? Try Cheesy Cabbage Casserole.
- The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary greatly depending on the products used.
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg