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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cooked rice and broccoli are folded into a creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked until bubbling.

$1.54per serving $
65 minstart to table
6servings

AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg or allspice (optional)
  • 4 oz gouda cheese
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2/7 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • optional fresh chopped parsley to garnish

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. Cook the broccoli in 1 inch of boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes, then drain it well.
  3. Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the milk and broth, then cook for 5 minutes until thickened; stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, Gouda, and cheddar.
  5. Fold the cooked rice and broccoli into the cheese sauce, then spread the mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbling.

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