One-Pan Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A comforting baked dish combining tender broccoli and fluffy rice with melted cheese, perfect for kids to help assemble and enjoy a wholesome meal. This one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs uncooked white rice, water, and fresh broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine 1 cup uncooked white rice and 2 cups water, then scatter 2 cups fresh broccoli florets evenly over the top.
2. Step 2: Dot 2 tbsp butter over the rice and broccoli, then cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes until the rice is tender and water absorbed.
3. Step 3: While baking, in a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1 cup milk and stir in 2 oz cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Remove the baking dish from the oven, carefully uncover, and pour the warm cream cheese mixture over the rice and broccoli.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top, then return the dish uncovered to the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper before serving warm.