Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

Name: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 3 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1 bay leaf; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 2 cups chopped onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 (8-oz.) package sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; Pinch of freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of ground red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 heads)

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""The old-school version of this recipe uses canned soup and often calls for frozen broccoli. My new twist is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. It takes just a smidgen of more time, but the results are absolutely extraordinary." --Contributing editor Virginia Willis, author of the forthcoming Lighten Up, Y'all..."

INGREDIENTS

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

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1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

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2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

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3 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth

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2 cups milk

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1 bay leaf

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1 fresh thyme sprig

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2 cups chopped onion

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1/2 cup diced celery

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1 (8-oz.) package sliced cremini mushrooms

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1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

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Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

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Pinch of ground red pepper

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

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1/2 cup sour cream

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1/2 cup mayonnaise

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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

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3 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 heads)

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