Recipe courtesy of https://allrecipes.com
Ingredients for Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole With Garlic Pretzel Topping:
Casserole Base:
- 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
Pretzel Topping:
- 3 cups crushed garlic Parmesan pretzels (such as Snyder’s®)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees F) and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- 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.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Mix crushed garlic Parmesan pretzels, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl until combined. Sprinkle topping evenly over the casserole.
- 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.
- Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.