Fabulous Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Name: Fabulous Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli (or 2 10-oz bags frozen broccoli); 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup; 1 medium onion, roughly chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 can Spam (or 12 oz ham) diced into 1/4 inch pieces; 12-15 oz shredded cheddar cheese, plus another 4-6 ounces for sprinkling on top during baking; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; 1 1/2 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning, or salt and pepper to taste; 2-3 cups instant rice (a.k.a, Minute Rice); 1 Tbsp butter for sauteing onions; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 to 1 cup french fried onions

9 steps

Prep:20minCook:50min

This is my version of Broccoli Cheese casserole that has evolved over the years from pieces of other Broccoli Cheese casseroles I've tried. It's a great way to get kids (or adults) to eat broccoli.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:44:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories460.2 kcal (23%)

Total Fat29.6 g (42%)

Carbs30.5 g (12%)

Sugars1.7 g (2%)

Protein17.9 g (36%)

Sodium1304 mg (65%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 headbroccoli

1 x 10.75 ozcan condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 x 10.75 ozcream of chicken soup

can

1onion

medium, roughly chopped

1egg

beaten

1 canSpam

diced into 1/4 inch pieces

12 ozcheddar cheese

shredded, plus another 4-6 ounces for sprinkling on top during baking

1jalapeno

seeded and finely diced

1 ½ tspGreek Seasoning

or salt and pepper to taste

2 cupsinstant rice

Minute Rice

1 Tbspbutter

for sauteing onions

¾ cupwater

½ cupfrench fried onions

Instructions

Step 1

Chop broccoli into 1-inch or less pieces and add to a very large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop onion into 1-inch pieces, and separate the layers. In a skillet with the butter, sautee the onions for approximately 5 minutes until softened and beginning to turn translucent.

Step 3

Add sauteed onions to the broccoli.

Step 4

Add the condensed soups, rice, cheese, water, and egg to the broccoli and onions. Stir well.

Step 5

Dice the Spam (or ham) into 1/4 inch cubes and add to the broccoli mixture.

Step 6

Remove the seeds from the jalapeno and finely chop. Add to the broccoli mixture

Step 7

Season the mixture with Greek seasoning or salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind the rice will absorb most of the salt, so be sure to season liberally. Stir the mixture well.

Step 8

Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish and add the mixture to the dish and smooth the top of casserole. Spray a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the dish with cooking spray and cover the dish.

Step 9

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and french fried onions on top. Return to the oven to bake an additional 20-30 minutes without the foil. Enjoy!