Side dishe for 8
Broccoli Rice
Rice cooks with onion, broth, garlic, broccoli, cream, and cheese until tender and creamy.
Typical price
$2.15for 4 servings
$0.54 per serving$2.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Steps
- Chop the onion and set it aside for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, then cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, rice, and garlic powder, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer covered for 12 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes, until the rice and broccoli are tender.
- Stir in the half and half, cheddar, and parmesan, then heat for 4 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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