Side dishe for 6
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
$6.24for 465 minServes 6
Cooked rice and broccoli are folded into a creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked until bubbling.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Rice, 23 oz$0.08/oz typical | 23 oz | $1.82Typical price |
 | Broccoli, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Butter, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
 | Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.51Typical price |
 | Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 1.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.37 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.56 per serving$6.24 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.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb fresh broccoli
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg or allspice (optional)
- 4 oz gouda cheese
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2/7 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- optional fresh chopped parsley to garnish
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cook the broccoli in 1 inch of boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes, then drain it well.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and broth, then cook for 5 minutes until thickened; stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, Gouda, and cheddar.
- Fold the cooked rice and broccoli into the cheese sauce, then spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
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