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Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

Published: Dec 2, 2015 · Modified: Apr 23, 2020 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

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Apparently it won’t stop raining till tomorrow, and after three straight days of non-stop rain, I’m desperately hoping that the sun will shine once more, and flood the city with its light and warmth.

Meanwhile, I’ve been taking refuge in my apartment, now that the central heating is finally back working again, and between bouts of freelance writing and reading the cookbooks my dear friend Marina sent over for my birthday, I’ve been cooking.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

Quite a lot, in fact, because cold, rainy weather warrants that I be in the kitchen, hovering over the spicy shrimp curry that’s simmering on the stove; feeling the warmth when I open the oven door to pull out the freshly-baked lemon cornmeal cake; or simply chopping endless loads of vegetables in a way that actually mimics a workout at the gym.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

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As we move from fall to winter, it’s only natural that our bodies crave warmth and food that fills us in the most satisfying way.

There’s a need to push the cold away and top up with hot, delicious food. But not just any food; I’m referring to food that is homemade and cooked with healthy, wholesome ingredients. Food that is fresh and full of taste.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

Casseroles are a big thing here in the US, and I’m starting to understand why. Casseroles are symbols of undeniable comfort and warmth.

They are easy to bring to together, and often require very little hands-on cooking time.

Plus, they involve baking in the oven, which means that the house gets warmed up even if it’s cold outside.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

Here’s a casserole that I made that fits the bill – it’s filling, comforting (think of the rice!), delicious (think of that cheddar!) and most importantly, healthy (broccoli!). Plus, it’s such an economical dish that you can easily whip up for a crowd without breaking the bank. How does that sound to you?

Have a go at it, make it for lunch or dinner, and then you can always thank me later : )

Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole

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Broccoli, Cheddar and Rice Casserole


  • Author: felicia | Dish by Dish
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6 portions 1x
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This broccoli, cheddar and rice casserole is warm, filling, comforting and delicious, and best of all, it’s economical and easily feeds a crowd!


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups of broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 5 teaspoons of gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1/3 cup of greek yogurt
  • 8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 cups of cooked white long-grain rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil
  2. When water starts boiling, blanch broccoli florets in water for 5 minutes or until knife tender
  3. As broccoli florets are being blanched, place a small pot over medium heat and mix the flour with 1/2 cup of milk until combined
  4. Bring heat down to low and add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk, greek yogurt and 6 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese and mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture
  5. Pre-heat broiler and grease a 1.5 quart casserole dish
  6. Mix the cooked broccoli florets with the rice and the cheese liquid mixture until ingredients are evenly distributed
  7. Place mixture in prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces of shredded cheddar
  8. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Serve warm sprinkled with fresh chopped spring onions
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Gluten-free

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About Felicia

Hey you! I’m Felicia, a Singaporean girl who moved to Buenos Aires for love. A couple of things about me: I love food, writing and food photography. I wrote a grain-free ecookbook that I know you’ll love and I also do freelance writing and photography if you want to work with me. Follow me on this blog as I navigate the world of cooking gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

Did you make a recipe? Tag @felicialimhz on Instagram. I love to see what you cook!

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  1. Grace Lim says

    December 07, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Hello Felicia,

    I cannot agree more that this dish will provide great comfort to a hungry stomach on a cold and wet day as you have described it.

    Enjoy your meal 🙂

    Sending you Love from sunny Singapore
    Mum

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    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      December 08, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Love you too mummy!

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