Are you in the market for comfort food? Well, folks, this broccoli and cheese bake is just what the doctor ordered.

Crazycookinmama over Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice has this to say about this recipe:

A broccoli rice au gratin that will not disappoint! Super creamy and cheesy. The greatest comfort food.

Made fresh with good-for-you broccoli, brown rice, real cheese and milk.

You can’t box this.

This broccoli and cheese bake is the cat’s meow! I’ve never tasted a version of this casserole as good as this recipe. You’re all going to love this.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Kerrygold butter, plus more for greasing pan

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup Gold Medal flour

2 cups TruMoo milk

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon Morton sea salt and a few cracks fresh black pepper

2 + 1/2 cups Kraft sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded

3 cups cooked rice ( I used brown)

2 -3 cups cooked broccoli florets

Instructions

Grease a 9×13-inch casserole pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat; add garlic and saute until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk, mustard and season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer 4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and parmesan; stir until mostly melted; remove from heat.

Stir in rice and broccoli florets, pour into casserole pan, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top. Allow to set 5 minutes before serving.

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Quick Tip: Serve this broccoli and cheese bake with warm rolls and butter. Yum!

Thanks again to Recipe Lion for this amazing recipe.