Creamy Vegetable Rice Casserole

Creamy Vegetable Rice Casserole recipe videos

Creamy Vegetable Rice Casserole is a comforting, baked one-dish meal originating from North American home cooking. It typically features rice mixed with a medley of vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and peas, all bound together in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream of mushroom soup or a cheese-based béchamel. It's a popular choice for family dinners and potlucks due to its hearty, satisfying nature.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice and moderate in fat from the creamy sauce, with protein content depending on added ingredients like cheese or chicken. A typical serving provides a good source of energy, along with key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, and some dietary fiber from the vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	40 mcg DFE
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this casserole represents the mid-20th century trend of 'convenience cooking' in the United States, often utilizing canned soups and frozen vegetables for ease. Nutritionally, it can be a balanced meal in one dish, but its sodium and saturated fat content can be high depending on the specific recipe and ingredients used.