Broccoli Rice Casserole
Servings Prep Time
6servings 20minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 20minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees celsius. Heat up a pot, add the broccoli, a few tablespoons water, 2 pinches salt and ground black pepper. Mix it up and cook it for about 2 minutes. When the broccoli is bright green, turn the heat off. Remove the broccoli from the pot and set aside. If there is any water left in the pot, save it with the broccoli.
  2. To the same pot, add butter. When it melts, add the all purpose flour. Stir and add the onions and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. The garlic should lose it’s raw flavor and the onions will be a little soft. They don’t need to be very soft or cooked well.
  3. Pour in the milk, stir and bring up to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. Turn the heat off. Taste and add salt as needed and red chili flakes. Add the rice and broccoli. Mix well.
  4. Butter an oven safe dish. Pour the broccoli rice mixture in. Even it out, cover and bake in the heated oven for 30 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. My oven took about 40 minutes. It’s ready to eat just like this. If you want that pretty golden color on top, add some grated cheddar. Put it under the broiler for 2 or 3 minutes until cheese is melted.