broccoli rice casserole

beulah, MI
Updated on Jul 7, 2014

Rich, Creamy, and Cheesy. It you don't have Creme fraiche sour cream will work also.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 1/2 cups broccoli floweretts
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make broccoli rice casserole

  • Step 1
    Bring chicken stock to a boil and cook broccoli until crisp tender.
  • Step 2
    In a saucepan add 2 tbsp. butter and saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms 5 min. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    In separate saucepan add the other 4 tbsp. butter stir in flour and make a roux. Add milk slowly whisking to combine. Whisk in egg. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese saving the other 1/2 cup for topping. When cheese mixture is smooth and cheese is melted stir in onion mixture.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with the reserved 1/2 cup cheese and bake 10 minutes longer until cheese is melted

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Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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