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Homemade Cheesy Rice

<p>Simple, creamy, and kid-friendly this Homemade Cheesy Rice is the perfect side dish to sit down to after a long day. A homemade cheddar sauce brings together the pieces of broccoli and long grain rice for a comforting taste of home both adults and kids can enjoy.</p>
6 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour, All-Purpose
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 3 cups dice and cook Broccoli
  • 4 cups cook White Rice, Long-Grain

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1 cup
  • 563 Calories
  • 25g Total Fat
  • 14g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 72mg Cholesterol
  • 415mg Sodium
  • 63g Total Carb
  • 2g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 21g Protein
  • 19 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the flour, being sure to combine it with the butter very well.
  3. Let cook, stirring the mixture constantly, for about 2 minutes. Do not let it darken.
  4. Gradually add the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking or stirring vigorously.
  5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thickened and just starting to boil, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Add in cooked broccoli and rice.
  8. Serve.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the flour, being sure to combine it with the butter very well.
  3. Let cook, stirring the mixture constantly, for about 2 minutes. Do not let it darken.
  4. Gradually add the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking or stirring vigorously.
  5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thickened and just starting to boil, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Add in cooked broccoli and rice.
  8. Let cool.
  9. Divide among indicated number of quart freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
  2. Warm in microwave until heated through, approximately 1-2 minutes.

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