Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole

Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole – so simple and SO delicious! Everyone cleaned their plates – even our picky broccoli haters! Cooked rice, creamed corn, broccoli, onion, and garlic topped with butter and crushed Ritz crackers. You might want to double the recipe for this quick side dish – this didn’t last long in our house!

Easy Side Dish Casserole

We are in love with this easy Corn & Broccoli Rice Casserole. It is so easy to make and tastes great! Cooked rice, creamed corn, broccoli, onion, and garlic topped with butter and Ritz crackers. YUM! SO simple yet so delicious. Even broccoli haters will love this casserole! Chicken Legs isn’t a big fan of cooked broccoli and he ate two helpings of this! It was really delicious. If you are making this for a crowd (or a hungry family), you might want to double the recipe. This didn’t last long in our house!

How to Make Corn & Broccoli Rice Casserole

As I said, this casserole is super simple to make. In a bowl, combine rice, broccoli, creamed corn, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Toss crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli mixture and bake.

• I used frozen broccoli. Feel free to substitute an equivalent amount of fresh broccoli.
• Feel free to add fresh chopped onions or bell peppers to the mixture.
• Can Corn & Broccoli Rice Casserole be made in advance? Yes! You can make the casserole ahead of and refrigerate overnight before baking. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
• Can Corn & Broccoli Rice Casserole be frozen? Yes! You can make the casserole ahead of and freeze it for later. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.

What to Serve with Broccoli Casserole

This casserole is on repeat at our house. It is so versatile and goes with just about everything! Chicken, pork, casseroles, grilled meats – really anything! Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog that go great with this casserole:

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Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole – so simple and SO delicious! Everyone cleaned their plates – even our picky broccoli haters! Cooked rice, creamed corn, broccoli, onion and garlic topped with butter and crushed Ritz crackers. You might want to double the recipe for this quick side dish – this didn't last long in our house!

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups cooked rice
• 1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 1 (14.75-oz) can creamed corn
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¾ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp seasoned salt, or to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
• ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers
• ¼ cup butter, melted

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine rice, broccoli, corn, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into pan.
• Toss crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli mixture.
• Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes:

Can double the casserole and bake in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Can use any rice you prefer – white, brown, jasmine.

Can add cheese to the casserole. 

Can assemble the casserole and freeze for later. To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed above.

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Steph