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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice
This Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice is a fast and flavorful side when you don't have time to make a classic Broccoli Cheddar Casserole.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the rice
2
Place the rice in a large pot and add 3 cups water. Place a lid on the pot and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes. After simmering for ⏱️ 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the rice rest without removing the lid for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes. (OR use your favorite method of cooking rice -- rice cooker, Instant Pot, etc.)
water ($0.00)3 cups
3
Chop
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While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli florets into tiny pieces.
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Add the seasonings
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Once the rice has cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Add the butter, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and some freshly cracked pepper. Fold the butter and spices into the rice until fairly well combined (the butter should melt quickly in the hot rice).
butter ($0.26)2 Tbsp
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Fold
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Add the chopped broccoli and gently fold it into the rice. The broccoli should bring the temperature of the rice down just to the point where it is hot/warm, but not so hot that the cheese immediately melts when stirred into the rice.
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Add the cheese
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Finally, add the Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, and fold to combine again. Taste and adjust the salt or butter if needed. Serve immediately.
butter ($0.26)2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
379 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 Serving
fiber Content
3 g
sodium Content
454 mg
protein Content
12 g
carbohydrate Content
55 g
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