Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Holidays Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole 4.4 (7) 7 Reviews Ditch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh--no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped 1 cup chopped yellow onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 2 (8.8 ounce) packages microwavable brown rice or 3 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup unsalted chicken broth ½ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat broiler and position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Melt butter in a large high-sided broiler-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat and break up clumps. Whisk broth, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch. Add the mixture to the pan; stir to combine. Stir in broccoli; let the mixture come to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook until the broccoli is bright green and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven; broil until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Serve hot. Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, September 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 264 Calories 12g Fat 32g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2/3 cup Calories 264 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Vitamin A 1090IU 22% Vitamin C 27mg 30% Folate 43mcg 11% Sodium 301mg 13% Calcium 143mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 52mg 12% Potassium 373mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.