Main Dishes - Meatless
Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch
6 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
2 cups cooked white rice
SAUCE
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion diced (about 1 small)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon each garlic & black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
3 tablespoons cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook onion and butter on medium-low heat until softened and translucent. Stir in flour, garlic powder and pepper. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
Gradually pour in milk while whisking. Continue whisking over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add dry mustard, paprika, cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
Place broccoli in boiling water for about 2 minutes. You still want it slightly crisp as it cooks more in the oven.
Stir together rice, broccoli and cheese sauce. Place in a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese lightly browned.
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