Courtesy
Simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. I employ one of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: Any time I use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, I put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. You will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy.
Vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. For the Better-For-You Ranch Dressing, click HERE.
Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking rice (like Minute Rice)
1 cup chicken stock
1 10-oz. box frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup Homemade Ranch Dressing , or store bought
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Prepare rice as directed on package, substituting stock for water. Place cooked rice in a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add the remaining ingredients, using only 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to eight well-greased muffin cups–I like to use an ice cream scoop–and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until tops are lightly browned and edges are starting to get crispy.
Recipe Courtesy The fountain Avenue Kitchen..Please go to their site to pin!!!
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Tammy
Looks delicious!!
Jan @ door251
Let me know if you try them!!! =] Thanks Jan!
These look delicious, and it might be something my children and I would agree on at dinner time. I will have to try this!
Oh wow…I hope so!!
Yum!
lol!!! Enjoy!
mmmmmmmmmmmmm – looks good!
Coming from Kammy’s Korner
Thank You!!! I hope you stick around!!!
Oh yum! I will be giving these a shot for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
You are so welcome! =]
visiting from Kammy’s Korner this looks delicious!
Thank You Teenah!
I think my daughter would even like these. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
i used to make something similar to this but without the cheddar–i think the cheese will be a good addition!
Yes…I just adore Broccoli and cheese! Let me know what ya think! =]
oh yum! i have to try this. not sure if i would like the ranch in it though
I bet you could replace it…or leave it out totally. Let me know! =)
Wow these look so yummy! I think I would leave out the ranch like another poster said but I can’t wait to try these.
I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week!
These look perfect for a brunch selection. Yum.
We made these last night – loved by all! Just as good re-heated. Will be making them regularly. Thank-you!