Broccoli Rice Casserole
Delicious Broccoli Rice Casserole with creamy cheese and broccoli florets, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter (½ stick)
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp. dry mustard
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 8 oz. processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
- 8 cups small broccoli florets
- 6 oz. diced pimentos drained
- 2 ½ cups cooked long-grain rice
Preheat the oven to 350˚F degrees. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, dry mustard, and cayenne and stir to mix it in well. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
Next, add the milk, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and parmesan, stirring until totally combined. Stir in the pepper, salt, and paprika.
Add the processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Next, add 1 ½ cups of the cheddar and stir until melted. Then, fold in the broccoli and pimentos.
In a large baking dish, create a base with half of the rice. Top with half of the broccoli cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining rice, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cups cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Broccoli Rice Casserole, casserole, cheesy rice, Comfort Food, Vegetable Dish