Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake with Garlic-Parmesan Pretzel Crust

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake with Garlic-Parmesan Pretzel Crust
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 8 cups Broccoli Florets; 2 tbsp Butter; 3 cups Chicken Wings; 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup; 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.5 cup Milk; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 3 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Sour Cream; 4 cups Water; 2 cups White Rice; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake with Garlic-Parmesan Pretzel Crust layers tender rice and broccoli in a creamy, cheddar-rich sauce, then tops it with a buttery pretzel and Parmesan crunch. The contrast of velvety filling and crisp topping makes each bite comforting and bold. Serve for a cozy family dinner, potlucks, or holiday sides when you want a crowd-pleasing casserole.

Prep25 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Bring the water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
2

Meanwhile, set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
4

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
5

Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk, mixing until smooth.
6

Add 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is mostly smooth.
7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
9

In a bowl, mix the crushed garlic Parmesan pretzels, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese until combined. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
10

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the pretzel topping is golden brown. Add the remaining cup of cheese and bake until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
11

Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.