Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Gratin with Crisp Almonds

Name: Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Gratin with Crisp Almonds
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cups chopped bacon (2 ounces); 1 cup onion, small dice; 1 cup broccoli stems, peeled and cut into small dice; 1.5 cups long grain rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups); 1 bone-in chicken breast; 2.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups milk; 3 tablespoons dijon mustard; 0.5 cups sliced almonds

Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Gratin with Crisp Almonds was pinched from <a href="https://food52.com/recipes/2689-cheesy-broccoli-chicken-and-rice-gratin-with-crisp-almonds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">food52.com.</a>

"Let's face it, gratin is just a fancy name for all of those casseroles Mom used to make, good or bad. I remember a broccoli, cheddar cheese and rice casserole that my Mom used to make. Unfortunately, my Mom wasn't that good of a cook. From what I can remember it was your typical Junior League Cookbook fare, which- growing up down South- meant the trifecta: mayonnaise, cheese and a crumbled Ritz cracker topping. Despite it all, I rememeber this dish because I loved it. So I decided that it was time for an update......"

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons butter

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0.5 cups chopped bacon (2 ounces)

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1 cup onion, small dice

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1 cup broccoli stems, peeled and cut into small dice

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1.5 cups long grain rice

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3 cups chicken stock

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2 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups)

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1 bone-in chicken breast

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2.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese

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2 cups milk

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3 tablespoons dijon mustard

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0.5 cups sliced almonds

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