Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C and set out a 23 x 33 cm casserole dish.

   Cookware: casserole dish, oven

2. Step 2

   Combine the rice and 1 5/8 cups (385 ml) water in the saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to low heat, cook for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr long-grain white rice, 385.0 ml Water

   Cookware: lid, saucepan

3. Step 3

   Place the broccoli and the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) water in the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until bright green and just tender, then uncover and let any excess water evaporate.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Broccoli, 30.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large skillet, lid

4. Step 4

   Transfer the broccoli to a plate. Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until softened; add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic, 150.0 gr Onion, 45.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir over medium heat until no dry flour remains.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Gradually whisk in the milk and vegetable broth, then add the salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until the sauce gently bubbles and thickens.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 gr Paprika, 5.0 gr Salt, 250.0 ml Vegetable Broth, 500.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: large skillet, whisk

7. Step 7

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 180 gr cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

   Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Fold the cooked rice and steamed broccoli into the cheese sauce. Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish.

   Cookware: casserole dish, large skillet, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Scatter the remaining 60 gr cheddar cheese over the casserole. Bake at 190°C until bubbling around the edges and lightly golden on top, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   Timer: 25 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

   Cookware: casserole dish, oven