Loaded with all of the goodness of broccoli and lots of cheesy flavor. This one pot wonder is a great side next to your favorite pork chops or meatloaf!
An Easy Side
This dish goes from one pot to the dinner table in the time your main dish is ready to serve. It makes a great side but can also be served as a main dish. Broccoli is always available, affordable and so versatile. We love cheddar and parmesan but add in your own favorite cheeses.
Ingredients
RICE Long grain white rice is cooked in seasoned broth. If desired, it’s possible to swap white rice for brown, or wild rice mixture. Cook time and liquid may need to be adjusted. BROCCOLI Fresh broccoli is chopped into small pieces and added towards the end of cooking so it doesn’t get mushy. Frozen broccoli can be thawed and added in place of fresh broccoli. CHEESE We use cheddar, and parmesan cheeses (plus a touch of cream). The result is a rich and flavorful dish that everyone loves!
Variations
For different flavors, switch out the light cream for either a can of cream of mushroom soup and add sautéed mushrooms, or cream of chicken soup and add cooked, shredded, or diced chicken. This is a great recipe to add leftovers like turkey, beef, sausage, or ham. Even bacon can be added! For extra fiber and a mildly nutty flavor, use brown rice instead of white rice (cook time and liquid ratios will need to be adjusted) For a great topping, add a sprinkle of cheddar on top and cover with a lid or broil a few minutes. Add an egg, place them in a muffin tin and make mini baked rice.
How to Make Broccoli Rice
Broccoli Rice is super easy to make! Just a few quick steps and it’s ready to serve! Season and enjoy!
Broccoli Rice in the Instant Pot
Leftovers
Keep broccoli rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve cold and scoop into a wrap for a workday lunch or reheat in the microwave. Freeze broccoli rice in a zippered bag (quart-sized bags for single servings), label with the date, and freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Best Broccoli Sides
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – tender & crispy Broccoli Salad – a simple classic Broccoli Rice Casserole – from Scratch Broccoli Cheddar Soup – super creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad – perfect for a potluck Quick Broccoli and Cheese – ready in 15 minutes
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