broccoli rice casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

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

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

Ingredients For broccoli rice casserole

  • 1 1/2 c
    cooked rice
  • 4 c
    chicken stock
  • 3 1/2 c
    broccoli floweretts
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 md
    onion minced
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c
    creme fraiche
  • salt and pepper

How To Make broccoli rice casserole

  • 1
    Bring chicken stock to a boil and cook broccoli until crisp tender.
  • 2
    In a saucepan add 2 tbsp. butter and saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms 5 min. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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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