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Creamy broccoli cheese baked casserole with melted cheese and fresh broccoli florets.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup onion diced (about 1 small onion)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook onion and butter on medium-low heat until softened and translucent. Stir in flour, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
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  • 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. Taste and season the sauce with salt.
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  • Place broccoli in boiling water for about 2 minutes. You still want it slightly crisp as it cooks more in the oven.
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  • Stir together rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce. Place in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.
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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 282mgFiber: 2g
Keyword broccoli, broccoli rice casserole, cheese, rice
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