"Fresh broccoli and rice are combined with a homemade mushroom-vegetable cream sauce and cheese to make Broccoli-Rice Casserole (No Canned Soup)...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups (10 ounces) fresh broccoli florets and stems, chopped (stems should be VERY finely chopped)
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/4 cup chopped onions
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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3/4 cup minced mushrooms
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1 tablespoon flour
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12-ounce can 2% or regular evaporated milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (can use any cheese you like here, I like to use some smoked Provolone or Gouda if available)
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1 1/4 cup cooked rice