Broccoli Rice Hot Dish Recipe

A vibrant and cheesy broccoli rice casserole, perfect as a meatless main course or a delicious side dish! This recipe features tender broccoli florets, sweet red peppers, and a creamy cheese sauce baked to golden perfection. Inspired by Taste of Home's Light & Tasty magazine (April/May 2003), this updated recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 143 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli Rice Hot Dish

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How to Make Broccoli Rice Hot Dish

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups cooked rice, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup egg substitute, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Mix well.
  3. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Press the rice mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish to create a crust.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. While the rice crust bakes, prepare the vegetables. In a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water, steam 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, and ½ cup chopped onion for 5-7 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup egg substitute, ½ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon onion salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Add the steamed vegetables to the egg mixture and stir gently to combine.
  8. Pour the vegetable mixture evenly over the baked rice crust.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g