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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Plant-BasedGluten-FreeComfort FoodCasseroleSide DishFamily Favorite

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

A comforting and creamy casserole with tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and a rich cheesy sauce baked to golden perfection.

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Total

1 hr

Servings

6

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  2. 2

    Steam or blanch broccoli florets until just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine cooked rice and broccoli.

  4. 4

    In a saucepan, heat cashew cream, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder over medium heat until warm and combined.

  5. 5

    Stir in half of the vegan cheese until melted.

  6. 6

    Pour the cheese sauce over the rice and broccoli mixture. Stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

  9. 9

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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