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The Pioneer Woman’s Broccoli Rice Casserole is a Comforting Twist on a Classic Side

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
10 to 12 servings

There are a few things we all crave when we’re sitting down for that iconic Thanksgiving meal: fall flavours, harvest-inspired platters and plenty of soul-warming, comforting options. With that said—as much as we can’t get enough of seasonal classics like stuffing and cranberry sauce—there’s also plenty of room at the table for new spins on savoury side dishes. Enter the queen of home-cooking comfort food, The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and her latest perfect-for-Thanksgiving casserole recipe. 

Made from a delectable mix of long-grain rice, broccoli and a plethora of cheeses, this easy-to-prepare casserole is creamy and oh-so comforting—making it a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving (and everyday, really) dinner table.

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ingredients

4
Tbsp (½ stick) salted butter
1
medium yellow onion, finely diced
1
clove garlic, grated
4
Tbsp all-purpose flour
½
tsp dry mustard
¼
tsp cayenne
3
cups whole milk
4
oz cream cheese, at room temperature
½
cup grated Parmesan
1
tsp freshly ground black pepper
½
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp paprika
8
oz processed cheese, cubed
3
cups grated sharp Cheddar
8
cups small broccoli florets
6
oz diced pimentos, drained
2 ½
cups cooked long-grain rice
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, dry mustard and cayenne and stir to mix it in well. Continue to cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Next, add the milk, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until totally combined. Stir in the pepper, salt and paprika. Add the processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar and stir until melted. Then, fold in the broccoli and pimentos.

Step 4

In a large baking dish, create a base with half of the rice. Top with half of the broccoli cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining rice, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the Cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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