Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with broccoli, this comforting casserole is perfect for any night.
Ingredients
5 cups broccoli cut into small florets
3 cups white rice cooked
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 ¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
3 ounces cream cheese softened
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and boil the broccoli for two minutes, then immediately rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set it aside.
Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the milk and seasoning. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat while continuing to stir constantly. Cook for 4 minutes, until the roux starts to thicken.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese with cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the broccoli and rice with the cheeses sauce in a large bowl. Then transfer it to the baking dish.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve hot from the oven, directly from the baking dish.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving for best texture. Use sharp cheddar for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Category: casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg