Rice and broccoli florets swimming in a cheesy sauce and baked to a bubbly, golden brown.
This is my knock-off of broccoli-au-gratin-rice-in-a-box. You know, the San Francisco treat. The one I happily grew up on. Years ago I said my goodbyes to cut down on overly processed foods.
Purely by mistake, a box ended up in my groceries. . .
“Sorry” goes to the lady ahead of me in line. I owe you one.
True confession time. I was a little giddy when I found it.
It was like running into a best friend from high school you haven’t seen in years. Or something like that.
Not one to fight fate, I cooked and ate it, only to be disappointed. It was nothing like my memory. But all was not lost because it led me here.
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.
You can’t box this.
Rice and broccoli florets swimming in a cheesy sauce and baked to a bubbly, golden brown.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- 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.
This is Ben’s favorite dish!
Just recently I got my ten year old daughter to enjoy broccoli. She is going to love this (and I will too)!! Thanks for reminding me about it. Pinned it!
Broccoli + cheese = yum. I love figuring out ways to recreate some of those boxed foods that I remember from childhood. Looks delicious.
I ate a LOT of the San Francisco treat when I was little…and you’re right, it probably wouldn’t live up to the memory today. But…this would! I love that you healthified it by using brown rice! delicious.
This looks so good! What a wholesome and delicious treat!