Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy to make side dish with a cheesy sauce. Make it a delicious part of your holiday meal or weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Broccoli florets stems removed, roughly chopped (about 5-6 cups)
- 3 cups Cooked rice 1 cup uncooked rice, steamed
- ¼ cup Flour
- ¼ cup Butter
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 ounces Cream cheese brick style
- 2 ½ cups Freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add broccoli and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, garlic powder, dry mustard and paprika and cook for several minutes until golden. Add milk and bring to a simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Stir in salt and black pepper; taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Stir rice, broccoli and cheese sauce together. Pour into a greased 2 quart baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 25-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1371IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 1mg
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