Broccoli-Cheddar Rice Casserole

By Treebs

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 small heads broccoli, chopped into florets
• 2 cups brown rice
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 c bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degree F. In pan over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter, around 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, then add milk. Let simmer 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, whisking continuously. Remove from heat; stir in broccoli, rice and 1 cup cheddar, Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pour cheddar mixture into greased 2 qt casserole dish. In bowl, mix remaining cheese with bread crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is golden brown and bubbling.