Broccoli Cheese Casserole - Master Cookbook Recipe # 306

Name: Broccoli Cheese Casserole - Master Cookbook Recipe # 306
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh steamed broccoli florets; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 8 Tbsp salted butter, divided; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 3 Tbsp bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked; 1 cup Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing (Traditional); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp each salt & black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper

This hearty casserole is a comforting blend of fresh broccoli, fluffy rice, and a savory herb stuffing, all brought together with a rich, homemade cheese sauce. It’s a perfect side dish for the holidays or a filling main course for a cozy weeknight dinner.

This is recipe #306 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh steamed broccoli florets
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 Tbsp salted butter, divided
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 Tbsp bell pepper, chopped
1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing (Traditional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp each salt & black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prep Veggies: Steam the broccoli florets for 8 minutes. In a skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper in 4 Tbsp of the butter until softened.
Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, herb stuffing, mayonnaise, sour cream, black pepper, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir in your sautéed onions and peppers.
Make Roux: In a saucepan, melt the remaining 4 Tbsp of butter. Whisk in the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper, cooking until the mixture is lightly browned.
Finish Sauce: Slowly whisk the chicken broth and milk into the roux. Bring the mixture to a boil, then pour it over the rice and broccoli mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
Bake: Transfer the mixture to a well-greased 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
Cook: Bake at 325°F for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the top is golden and bubbly.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips The herb stuffing is the secret ingredient here,it adds a wonderful depth of flavor and texture that sets this apart from your standard broccoli rice casserole. If you're looking for a bit more crunch, you can double the stuffing and sprinkle some extra on top with the cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking!