Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 35 mins | Total time: 55 mins | Servings: 8

Easily make this broccoli rice casserole from scratch using just a couple of simple ingredients. This recipe does not require condensed soup. This casserole is an amazing dinner ready in under an hour and enjoys fresh, crisp broccoli and fluffy rice in a delicious creamy cheesy homemade sauce. This casserole is the perfect side dish that goes well with any protein, such as baked chicken with a simple tossed salad.

Your family will surely love this broccoli rice casserole! Super good, even your picky eaters will devour this casserole! Make sure to give this easy recipe a try soon.

Ingredients

2 c. cooked white rice

6 c. fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce:

¾ c. onion, diced (about 1 small)

3 tbsp butter

2 c. milk

3 tbsp flour

½ tsp dry mustard powder

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese divided

½ tsp paprika

3 tbsp cream cheese

salt to taste

¼ tsp each garlic & black pepper

How to make Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Saute the onion in butter over medium-low heat until translucent and tender. Then, add the flour, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 3: Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Keep whisking over medium heat until the mixture has thickened and is bubbly. Then, take off the heat and stir in the dry mustard, paprika, cream cheese, and 1 ½ c. of the cheddar cheese until melted.

Step 4: In boiling water, cook the broccoli for about 2 minutes until slightly crisp.

Step 5: Combine the rice with broccoli and cheese sauce. Then, transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish. On top, place the rest of the cheese.

Step 6: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is a little browned.

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