This Easy and Quick One Pot Meal Broccoli Rice Casserole is the Perfect Dinner Recipe for Those Busy Weeknights. It’s One of My Favorite Comfort Foods (Ver. 2)
Who doesn’t love a good broccoli rice casserole? For me, it is comfort food at its best.
All that ooey gooey cheese melted over a broccoli, corn and rice delights the kid in me. I topped it in sriracha sauce and IT. WAS. HEAVENLY!!
I am always asked for rice recipes and easy casserole recipes. So, I thought it would be fund to combine both requests into one recipe.
Weeknight dinners are always a challenge. I want to include delicious, hearty meals, yet, I don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen?
This is a one skillet recipe that is going to come together really quickly and there is going to be very little cleanup!
Yes!!
I can’t tell you how much I love “little cleanup” types of recipes. The cooking process is so much fun, but, not the cleanup!
On most days, my kitchen looks like a tornado went through it. I have no idea what my kitchen sink looks like because its always hidden by dirty dishes and pans!
So, when I have a recipe that will allow me to see what my sink looks like (like this broccoli cheese rice casserole), I am a happy camper!
Related: Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Potatoes
For this recipe, I used Jasmine rice because its the perfect consistency for a casserole. You can use basmati rice or brown rice.
What is your favorite vegetarian casserole recipe?
Version 1 of this recipe
Occasionally, I will revisit previous recipes and do a makeover on them. You probably came to this page based on the photo to the left? However, I decided to re-vamp the recipe and bring you the new version you see above. I think you will like.
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 Cup sweet corn frozen or fresh
- 2 Cup broccoli florets
- 1.5 Cup jasmine rice cooked
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup Colby Cheese Organic
- 1/2 cup Pepper Jack Cheese Organic
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce optional
Instructions
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small cast iron skillet, heat 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil for 30 seconds
- Add the cumin seeds and let them brown
- Add broccoli florets and the corn
- Add salt, cayenne pepper, cumin powder and taco seasoning
- Cook for broccoli casserole mixture for fifteen minutes or until the broccoli soften
- Add the cooked jasmine rice and mix well
- Top with organic shredded cheese
- Place the cast iron skillet in the oven for 7 minutes or until all the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven top with sriracha before serving
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
I love casseroles but never make them myself. Think I’m going to have to change that starting with your broccoli rice casserole!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Kristen.
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
Love this dish and can taste the flavors as I read the ingredients. Thanks for a great recipe! Love GiGi’s idea of cauliflower rice, too!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Robyn.
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
what a great & flavorful spin on a classic casserole!Love the touch of heat!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Gwen. A little spice never hurt anyone. 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Brocoli and rice casseroles (with cheese and chicken) are one of my most comforting of comfort foods. I can’t remember the last time I made a dish like this, but now you remind me I need some comforting. YUM.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Michelle. Let me know how it turns out.
Alisa Fleming says
This is such a great cheater recipe idea! I’ll have to try it at home sans cheese or w/ some homemade cheesiness 🙂
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Alisa. Your version sounds delicious too. Let me know how it turns out.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Total yum! I LOVE broccoli and rice.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Numtmeg Nanny. I love broccoli and rice too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Just have to say, I have those same measuring spoons 😉
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Rebecca. These spoons are so convenient.
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
This looks absolutely delicious! Love how easy to make and flavorful this casserole is. Awesome recipe as always!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Florian. It is delicious.
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
YUM! My favorite meal right there – love that cheesey goodness. Love the video too, super cool!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Debra. That cheesy goodness is definitely my favorite part of the casserole.
GiGi Eats says
I’d totally make this with cauliflower rice!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Gigi. Oooh! That sounds so good right now. I think I might just try it.
[email protected] says
This is the perfect comforting casserole and smothered in melted cheese? Just the best. Love the idea of punching it up with Sriracha.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Janette. This is definitely my favorite comfort food. The sriracha was so perfect in it.