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America's Melting Pot
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1950s-present - Postwar American home cooks, soup-company test kitchens, and community cookbook contributors
Broccoli rice casserole is a classic convenience-era side dish. Frozen broccoli, quick rice, condensed soup, and processed cheese made it easy for home cooks to put a green vegetable, starch, and creamy sauce into one holiday or potluck pan.
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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
35 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Region
Midwest and United States potluck tables
Era introduced
1950s-present
Introduced by
Postwar American home cooks, soup-company test kitchens, and community cookbook contributors
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The casserole belongs to the same world as green bean casserole: pantry shortcuts, freezer vegetables, and a holiday table that expects something creamy and bubbling. Some versions use cream of mushroom soup and Cheez Whiz; others use cheddar cheese soup and shredded cheddar. This version keeps the vintage profile while allowing either processed cheese spread or shredded cheddar.
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