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Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Steam the broccoli until it’s crisp tender.
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
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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.
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Transfer the mixture to prepared 9×13 baking dish.
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Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prevent Cheese Separation 🧀Keep milk temperature below 180°F and stir constantly when adding Velveeta to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming grainy or separating during baking.
- Pre-Cook Broccoli Properly 🥦Blanch broccoli for only 2-3 minutes before adding to the casserole so it remains firm and doesn't turn mushy during the final baking time.
- Build Flavor Depth 🧅Caramelize the diced onion in butter for 5-7 minutes before mixing into the casserole base to add rich, complex sweetness that balances the processed cheese flavor.
- Achieve Creamy Consistency 🥛Use equal parts milk and melted butter (typically 1.5 cups each) rather than following vague ratios, and reserve 1/4 cup milk to adjust the sauce texture to your preference.
- Perfect Casserole Texture 🍲Undercook the rice by 2 minutes during initial cooking since it continues absorbing liquid in the oven, preventing a mushy final dish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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