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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole combines tender broccoli and fluffy rice in a silky, savory cheddar sauce topped with a golden, crunchy panko-cheddar crust. It comes together in about 60 minutes, making it a comforting side or easy weeknight make-ahead dish.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 minute
Course: Side Dishes
Keyword: broccoli, casserole, cheesy, rice

Equipment

  • ▢Hexclad pots and pans set
  • ▢Le Creuset Stoneware Blue (11″ Oval) Baking Dish
  • ▢Spicewalla Essential Spices

Ingredients

  • 5 cups broccoli florets fresh, cut to bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 3 tbsp butter salted
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika dried
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded, divided
  • 2 tbsp butter salted, melted
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Italian spices dried
  • 1 tsp parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook rice as instructed on the package and set out a large, greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Briefly boil 5 cups broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes, then cool under cold running water, strain, and set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. In a large pan over medium-low heat, cook 3 tbsp salted butter and 1 cup diced onion until soft, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Whisk in 3 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; stir for a couple minutes until well combined.
  6. Raise heat to medium and whisk in 2 cups milk while pouring; stir for 3-5 minutes as it bubbles until reduced by about half.
  7. Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in 1/4 tsp dry mustard, 1/4 tsp paprika, 2 oz cream cheese, and 1.5 cups cheddar cheese; stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Add the cheese sauce, 2 cups cooked white rice, and the blanched broccoli to the baking dish and stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, and 1/2 tsp Italian spices; add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mix again to make the topping.
  9. Top the casserole with the panko-cheddar mixture and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Notes
See the recipe:
https://sipbitego.com/broccoli-rice-casserole
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