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Servings: 8
| Active Time: 10 minutes
| Total Time: 20 minutes
Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is a super quick and easy 30 minute dinner recipe that the entire family will enjoy. Broccoli and rice are combined with a creamy sauce and lots of cheese to make this meal extra satisfying. Great for Meatless Monday or even as a side dish.
By Nicole Harris, Wonky Wonderful
3 cups cooked brown or white rice
18 ounces Earthbound Farm Frozen Organic Broccoli, thawed and drained
1 ½ cups cream cheese
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
Cook rice according to package instructions.
Preheat oven to 375ºF
Combine rice, broccoli and 1 cup shredded cheese in large bowl.
Combine cream cheese and milk. Microwave 60-90 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Add mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Pour sauce mixture over broccoli and rice. Stir until evenly coated then transfer to a 3.5 qt greased casserole dish.
Top with remaining cheese then bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Broil on high 4-5 minutes to brown top. Serve.
