Broccoli Rice Casserole
Dinner · American
The potluck favorite of tender rice and broccoli baked in a from-scratch cheddar sauce until golden and bubbling.
Recipe code A2GHST · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb frozen broccoli
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the rice with 2 cups water, covered on low, for 18 minutes.
- Step 2 of 6
Thaw the broccoli and chop any large pieces. Dice the onion and cook it in the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3 of 6
Whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then gradually add the milk, whisking, and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Step 4 of 6
Off the heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar and the garlic powder until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 5 of 6
Fold together the rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and the breadcrumbs.
- Step 6 of 6
Bake until browned and bubbling at the edges, about 20 minutes, and rest 5 minutes before scooping.
