Broccoli Rice Bake Recipe

Broccoli Rice Casserole
submitted by epicure at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Brown rice1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), cooked
 Broccoli - 1 lb, untrimmed
 Cheddar cheese - 6 oz, sharp
 Onion1 Small
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Eggs3
 Skim milk1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
2) Trim the broccoli, break into flowerets and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Steam until just tender and keep aside.

MAKING
3) In a food processor bowl with a shredding disc, process the cheese until shredded, keep aside.
4) In a processor bowl with a metal blade, process the onion until finely chopped.
5) In a small skillet, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons butter over a medium-high heat until soft, stir in salt and pepper.
6) Process the broccoli until coarsely chopped.
7) In a large mixing bowl, add the cheese rice, broccoli and onion together, toss well to mix.
8) Process the eggs in the processor bowl for 5 seconds. With machine running, pour in milk, then turn off as soon as the milk is added.
9) Pour into the broccoli mixture and stir gently to mix.
10) In a greased 8 x 8-inch baking pan, spread the mixture and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the custard is set.
Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

SERVING
11) Slice into squares and serve immediately on individual serving plates.
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