Brocolli and Wild Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole is a cozy, creamy, veggie-packed dish made with tender wild rice, fresh broccoli, and melty sharp cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food for family dinners, holidays, or any chilly weeknight when you want something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups wild rice (one 16oz package) uncooked
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- ½ small yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 T all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Cooking Spray
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 16 oz sharp Cheddar cheese grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli florets about 1 head, steamed until tender
- 1 cup shredded chicken optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice mix and 3 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed, about 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly stir in the milk and remaining 1 cup broth and stir until smooth and starting to thicken.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the cream cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar to the roux and stir until the cheese is melted. Add the garlic salt, salt, pepper, broccoli, and cooked wild rice and stir until well combined.
- Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 25-30 minutes. If you want a browned top, broil the casserole for up to 2-3 minutes, watching it carefully.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
TIP: To get the delicious crispy cheesy crust, turn your broiler on for 2 minutes before removing from the oven.
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