Good-For-You Broccoli Rice Au Gratin

A broccoli rice au gratin that will not disappoint! Super creamy and cheesy. The greatest comfort food.
Made fresh with good-for-you broccoli, brown rice, real cheese and milk.
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Rice and broccoli florets swimming in a cheesy sauce and baked to a bubbly, golden brown.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan

2 - 3  cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon sea salt and a few cracks fresh black pepper

2 + 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded

3 cups cooked rice ( I used brown)

2 -3 cups cooked broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat; add garlic and saute until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk, mustard and season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer 4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and parmesan; stir until mostly melted; remove from heat.
3. Stir in rice and broccoli florets, pour into casserole pan, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top. Allow to set 5 minutes before serving.