Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

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Recipe type: Side Dish

Author: Reeni

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 8

Rice and broccoli florets swimming in a cheesy sauce and baked to a bubbly, golden brown. Made with good-for-you broccoli, brown rice, real cheese and milk.

Ingredients

 

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

Recipe type: Side Dish

Author: Reeni

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 8

Rice and broccoli florets swimming in a cheesy sauce and baked to a bubbly, golden brown. Made with good-for-you broccoli, brown rice, real cheese and milk.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and a few cracks fresh black pepper
• 2 + 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3 cups cooked rice ( I used brown)
• 2 -3 cups cooked broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat; add garlic and saute until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk, mustard and season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer 4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and parmesan; stir until mostly melted; remove from heat.
3. Stir in rice and broccoli florets, pour into casserole pan, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top. Allow to set 5 minutes before serving.