Creamy Brown Rice Casserole
Creamy Brown Rice Casserole is a comforting, baked dish featuring cooked brown rice bound in a rich, creamy sauce, often with vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms and sometimes chicken or tofu. It's a popular American home-style or potluck dish, valued for its hearty, satisfying texture and ease of preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice, with a moderate amount of protein if meat or legumes are included, and a significant amount of fat from the creamy sauce (often made with cheese, cream, or condensed soup). A single serving provides a good source of energy, dietary fiber from the brown rice, and key minerals like selenium and manganese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg |
| Selenium | 19 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the mid-20th century American trend of convenient, casserole-based cooking, often using pantry staples. Nutritionally, using brown rice instead of white boosts the fiber and nutrient content, making it a more wholesome version of a classic comfort food.
