Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch
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Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch
Description
This Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch starts by softening diced onions in butter, then creating a béchamel-style sauce by adding flour and seasoning with garlic powder, pepper, dry mustard, paprika, and salt. Milk is whisked in and cooked until thickened, then softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar are melted into the sauce to enrich its flavor and body. Meanwhile, broccoli florets are briefly blanched to retain slight crispness.
The cooked rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce are mixed thoroughly, transferred to a greased casserole dish, topped with more shredded cheddar, and baked until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. This process results in a rich, creamy casserole with a golden crust and tender vegetables surrounded by flavorful sauce.
It serves well as a comforting side dish for dinners or a satisfying vegetarian main option. The combination of cheese, mustard, and paprika spices adds a mild savory complexity, while the textures contrast between the creamy sauce, slightly firm broccoli, and soft rice.
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, florets
- 2 cups white rice cooked
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup onion about 1 small, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook onion and butter on medium-low heat until softened and translucent. Stir in flour, garlic powder and pepper. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
- 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 ½ cups cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper.
- Place broccoli in boiling water for about 2 minutes. You still want it slightly crisp as it cooks more in the oven.
- Stir together rice, broccoli and cheese sauce. Place in a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1090IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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