Brenda’s Recipe
The word broccoli comes from the Italian word for cabbage sprout...
The word broccoli comes from the Italian word for cabbage sprout. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
Broccoli and cheese is a great combination for your upcoming Thanksgiving table. I have been making this recipe for years and it is always a homerun. Please give it a try and email me at brencook4u@gmail.com with comments.
BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
Ingredients:
6 cups fresh broccoli, cut into small bite-size pieces
2 cups cooked white rice
Sauce:
3 Tbs butter
3/4 cup onion, diced fine
3 Tbs. flour
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. garlic
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
3 Tbs. cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook onion and butter on medium-low heat until softened and translucent. Stir in flour, garlic powder and pepper. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking. Continue to whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add dry mustard, paprika, cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
- Place broccoli in boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Keep it slightly crisp as it will cook more in the oven.
- Stir together rice, broccoli and cheese sauce. Place in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake 35 minutes in oven or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.
