Easy Cheesy California Brown Rice Casserole
By Julie Cader
Let’s switch up the quintessential green bean casserole for the holidays with a yummy, cheesy California brown rice and broccoli casserole, sprinkled with a delightfully crunchy Chex Mix™ topping.
Ingredients
Topping
1 cup Chex Mix™ cereal, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tablespoons olive oil
Casserole
4 cups broccoli florets, steamed al dente and chopped
2 cups California brown rice, cooked
1 (10 ½ oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups milk
1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8X8 baking dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together seasonings and olive oil. Stir in crushed cereal and set bowl aside.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup, milk, lemon, cheese, mustard, and seasonings. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top of dish with cereal mixture, pressing gently.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Julie is Finance & Administration Manager for the California Rice Commission, and a big proponent of trying new recipes- especially if they feature California rice.
