Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Total Time: 1 hourYield: 8 Servings
Source: www.dinneratthezoo.com
Category: Vegetable
Ingredients
2 cups Broccoli Florets1 3⁄4 cup Rice (cooked)
1⁄4 cup Onion (diced)
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Flour
1 cup Milk
1 1⁄2 cup Cheddar (shredded)
1 ounce Cream Cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1⁄8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1⁄2 cup Ritz Crackers (crushed)
1 whole Green Onion (chopped)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 8"x8" pan with cooking spray. Place broccoli into a large bowl and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the flour to the pot and stir to coat the onions; cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk the milk into the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened (coats the back of a spoon). Add the cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder to the sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Place the broccoli and rice in a large bowl and stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the top and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top, along with the crushed crackers.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.