Broccoli Rice Cheddar Casserole
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3-4 c. cooked brown basmati rice
  • 12 oz. pkg. petite broccoli florets, cooked, chopped
  • 4 T. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • ¼ c. flour
  • 2 c. milk, 1% or skim
  • 1 T. Dijon mustard
  • ½ t. sea salt
  • ½ t. black pepper
  • 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ c. freshly shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • Topping:
  • ½ c. panko bread crumbs
  • ½ c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large saucepan, over low heat, saute minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add flour to the pan and whisk constantly for about 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper; simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Whisk in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese followed by the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until it is melted then remove from the heat.
  6. Stir in broccoli and brown rice until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour into pan sprayed with non-stick spray.
  8. Evenly spread panko bread crumbs over casserole.
  9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for about 30 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/broccoli-rice-cheddar-casserole/