Mixed Vegetable Casserole

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An easy dump-and-bake vegetarian casserole that's hearty enough for dinner or as a flavorful side dish.

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword mixed vegetable casserole, vegetable casserole, vegetable casserole recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings people

Calories 260kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth (or sub with water or milk)
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, or cream of mushroom soup (I use the Campbell’s Healthy Request variety)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (12.6 ounce) bag frozen baby broccoli florets (or broccoli cuts)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (a blend of corn, carrots, peas, and green beans)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely crushed Ritz cracker crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon of melted butter
Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the prepared dish, whisk together the broth, condensed soup, salt, parsley, basil, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Stir in the uncooked rice, frozen broccoli, and frozen mixed vegetables.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Use a fork to fluff the rice. If your rice is still too firm after 55 minutes, cover the dish tightly and return it to the oven for 5-10 more minutes. Be careful that you don't overcook the rice or it will become mushy. Sprinkle the cheese and buttered cracker crumbs on top.
Place the dish about 6-12 inches from the broiler, and broil just until the cheese melts and the cracker crumbs brown on top, about 1 minute. Keep a close eye on it while it’s under the broiler, because the topping can burn quickly.

Notes

The total cooking time will vary based on a number of factors, including the type of pan that you use and your individual oven. Glass or ceramic baking dishes will take longer than metal pans, for instance. To know when your casserole is done, taste a bite of the rice. The rice should be tender and most of the liquid should be absorbed.

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