Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2Cook onion and butter on medium-low heat until softened and translucent. Stir in flour, garlic powder and pepper. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
3. 3Gradually pour in milk while whisking. Continue whisking over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add dry mustard, paprika, cream cheese, and 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper.
4. 4Place broccoli in boiling water for about 2 minutes. You still want it slightly crisp as it cooks more in the oven.
5. 5Stir together rice, broccoli and cheese sauce. Place in a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese lightly browned.