Cheesy Mushroom And Broccoli Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter, plus extra for casserole dish
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms or 1/2 lb baby bella mushroom, sliced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar-monterey cheese
• 3 cups cooked rice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees f. butter a 1 1/8-quart oval casserole dish.
• 2 in a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons butter and flour over medium heat until golden in color to make a quick roux. the roux should resemble the color of peanut butter.
• 3 add mushrooms, onion, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, heavy cream and chicken stock.
• 4 add broccoli, 1 cup of the cheese and rice; stir. season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 5 pour into buttered dish and top with remaining shredded cheddar. bake until cheese is melted and golden, about 20 minutes.