Creamy Cheesy Vegetable Rice Casserole
Delight in this comforting casserole featuring a delightful blend of frozen vegetables, fluffy minute rice, rich whipping cream, tangy sour cream, and ooey-gooey Velveeta cheese. This dish is a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
For the casserole | |
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| 4 | lbs frozen vegetables |
| 2 | cups Minute Rice |
| 4 - 8 | ounces heavy cream or half-and-half |
| 1 | cup sour cream |
| 1 ½ | lbs Velveeta cheese, thickly sliced |
| 2 - 3 | chicken breasts, cubed (optional) |
Instructions
For preparing the casserole | |
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| 1. | Select a variety of frozen vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or brussel sprouts. |
| 2. | Boil the vegetables until they are close to reaching your desired tenderness. |
| 3. | Cook the Minute Rice according to package instructions. |
| 4. | In a large baking dish (we recommend a 9x11x4 size), combine the cooked vegetables, rice, whipping cream, sour cream, and cubed chicken if using. |
| 5. | Layer thick slices of Velveeta cheese on top of the mixture. |
| 6. | Bake the casserole in an oven preheated to 400°F until the cheese is melted. |
| 7. | Remove the dish from the oven, stir the contents, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 8. | Take the casserole out of the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 482.5 kcal |
| Protein | 19.5 g |
| Fat | 25.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fiber | 7.6 g |
| Sugar | 5.5 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița