Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole With Garlic Pretzel Topping

Try this delicious broccoli and cheese rice casserole covered with a cheesy garlic pretzel topping—a comfort dish you’ll sure be making over and over again.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 4 cups water
• 8 cups broccoli florets , chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 ( 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps

1. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees F) and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Mix until smooth.
6. Add 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir in the cheese until it’s melted and the mixture is mostly smooth.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
9. Mix crushed garlic Parmesan pretzels, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl until combined. Sprinkle topping evenly over the casserole.
10. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until pretzel topping is golden brown. Add remaining cup of cheese and bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
11. Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.