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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

A comforting bake for leftover rice, broccoli, cheese, and a simple white sauce.

15 min prep 25 min cook 4 servings Easy
Cheesy broccoli rice bake

Ingredients

Metric

  • 400 g cooked rice
  • 500 g broccoli
  • 250 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 150 g cheddar
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp mustard

US

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1.1 lb broccoli
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp mustard

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Method

  1. Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. Steam broccoli until just tender.
  3. Soften onion in butter, then stir in flour.
  4. Whisk in milk and simmer until thick.
  5. Stir in mustard, half the cheese, rice, and broccoli.
  6. Bake topped with remaining cheese until golden.

Substitutions

Broccoli

cauliflower, peas, spinach

Cheddar

mozzarella, Parmesan, nutritional yeast

Rice

cooked pasta, quinoa, potatoes

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat covered in the oven until hot.
  • Freeze portions for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes. Thaw it and pat it dry first.

Can I add chicken?

Yes. Fold in cooked shredded chicken with the rice.