Name: Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces broccoli; 3 tablespoons Butter; 0.5 cup onion; 4 ounces Velveeta cheese; 10.75 ounces Cheddar cheese soup; 1 cup Milk; 3 cups White rice; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; 1 cup cheddar cheese

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Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

Steam the broccoli until it’s crisp tender.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the Velveeta process cheese, milk, cream of cheddar cheese soup, broccoli, rice and All Purpose Seasoning Blend to the saucepan. Stir the mixture until the cheese is melted.

Transfer the mixture to prepared 9×13 baking dish.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Precook Broccoli for Perfect Texture 🥦
Steam or blanch broccoli for 3-4 minutes before adding to the casserole to ensure it stays tender-crisp rather than mushy, since it will continue cooking in the oven.
Toast Rice for Enhanced Flavor 🍚
Lightly toast the dry rice in butter for 2-3 minutes before cooking to develop a nutty, deeper flavor that elevates the entire dish.
Combine Cheese Sauces Strategically 🧀
Melt Velveeta and cheddar cheese soup together separately first, then add milk gradually while whisking to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth sauce throughout.
Caramelize Onions for Depth 🧅
Cook diced onions low and slow in butter for 5-7 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized to add rich, sweet complexity that balances the processed cheese flavors.
Reserve Topping for Crunch ✨
Save a handful of shredded cheddar mixed with panko breadcrumbs to sprinkle on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a golden, crispy contrast to the creamy interior.