Total time: 45 minutes

Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes


Ingredients for 4 servings:

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups chopped broccoli florets

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional)

Cooking spray


Step 1/4

1 cup uncooked white rice - 2 cups chopped broccoli florets.

Cook rice according to package instructions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli. Remove from heat and set aside.


Step 2/4

1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 small onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced.

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.


Step 3/4

1 cup milk - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

In a saucepan, whisk flour into milk over medium heat. Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until thickened, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly.


Step 4/4

Rice and broccoli mixture - sautéed onion and garlic - milk sauce - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup sour cream - 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon.

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine rice mixture, onion mix, sauce, cheddar, parmesan, sour cream, and bacon (if using). Mix well. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.