Individual Broccoli Rice Casseroles
These individual broccoli rice casseroles make a fabulous lunch dish or side with just about any main dish. Get the recipe!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli, fresh or frozen, chopped or broken into small florets
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- pinch garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice, white or brown
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , (divided use)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Butter four 1-cup ramekins or 8-ounce baking dishes.
- Steam fresh broccoli in a steaming basket over simmering water until just tender or cook frozen broccoli following package directions.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion to the butter and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add The milk, pepper, mustard, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Taste and add salt, as needed.
- In a bowl, combine the sauce with the cooked rice and steamed broccoli. Stir to blend thoroughly.
- Spoon the broccoli and rice mixture into the prepared baking dishes.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until hot and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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