Side dishe for 8
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Tender broccoli and cooked rice bake in cheddar sauce beneath a crisp parmesan and panko topping.
Typical price
$5.33for 4 servings
$1.33 per serving$5.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 21 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.24Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 20 oz | $1.56Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- black pepper and salt to taste (optional)
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Steam the broccoli over simmering water for 5 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender.
- Melt the first butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cook the garlic for 1 minute, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, bouillon, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and stir in the cheddar.
- Mix the broccoli, cooked rice, and cheese sauce in the baking dish.
- Melt the remaining butter, then mix it with the panko, parmesan, and paprika and scatter the topping over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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