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Broccoli Casserole

Cultural Context

Broccoli casserole is a popular American side dish often served at family gatherings, potlucks, and holiday meals. It combines the nutritious benefits of broccoli with creamy and cheesy flavors, making it a comforting addition to any meal. This dish reflects the American trend of incorporating vegetables into hearty casseroles, making them more appealing to a wider audience.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 broccoli
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
olive oil
hard cheese
cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons flour
200 ml cream
black pepper
red paprika
Italian herbs
sun-dried tomatoes
butter

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly alternative.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: canned cream of chicken soup

More nutritious homemade version or a cheaper canned alternative.

1

Chop the broccoli and transfer it to a bowl.

2

Pour hot water over the broccoli and add salt. Leave the broccoli for 15 minutes.

3

Rinse 1 cup of rice with water and transfer it to a saucepan.

4

Add 2 cups of water and salt to the rice, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

5

Finely chop 1 onion and fry it in olive oil over medium heat.

6

Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and add them to the frying onion. Fry for 3-5 minutes.

7

Grate hard cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese on a coarse grater.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the cheese and mix well.

9

Once the rice is ready, add 200 ml of cream to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

10

Simmer the sauce over low heat, adding black pepper, red paprika, and Italian herbs. Mix well.

11

Add the 3 types of cheese to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes.

12

Add the broccoli to the sauce and mix thoroughly.

13

Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely and add them to the broccoli. Season with salt and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

14

Grease a baking dish with butter.

15

Add the cooked rice to the baking dish, then add the broccoli in the sauce on top.

16

Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingsteaming

Equipment Needed

saucepanbaking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Broccoli Cheese CasseroleCheesy Broccoli Bake

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