BEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, grated
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces processed cheese, cubed
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar
8 cups small broccoli florets
6 ounces diced pimentos, drained
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. 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; 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 1/2 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 rest of the Cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Sergio Gutierrez
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get some extra vegetables into my diet.


Emerald Green
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This casserole was delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it's so cheesy and flavorful.


ahtram shah
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I made this casserole for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's a great way to get some extra vegetables into their diet, and it's so cheesy and flavorful.


Eden Pita
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet. I love that it's cheesy and flavorful.


Michael Nnechi
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get some extra vegetables into my diet.


Walayat ali Awan
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This casserole was delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it's so cheesy and flavorful.


Daniel Bwire
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I made this casserole for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's a great way to get some extra vegetables into their diet, and it's so cheesy and flavorful.


Asuman lite
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet. I love that it's cheesy and flavorful.


Oshim Sheikh
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get some extra vegetables into my diet.


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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover broccoli that I needed to use up, and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe online, and it was perfect. The casserole was easy to make, and it turned out delicious. My family loved it,


Buhle Leythabo
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This casserole was amazing! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it's so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jagat karki Jagat
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The broccoli rice casserole was delicious and easy to make. I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and


Touqeer Niaz
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It's a great way to get some extra veggies into their diet, and it's so flavorful and cheesy. I used a whole head of broccoli, and it was the perfect amount. The casserole was also really easy to make, and it