This Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole is made with three types of cheese, tender broccoli, white rice and topped with more melty cheese!
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan with non stick cooking spray. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in broccoli and cook for 2 minutes then transfer it to a bowl with cold ice water.
Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
And allow it to come to a simmer stirring constantly over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken slightly.
Take off of the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked rice, blanched broccoli and cheese sauce to a large bowl or the pot you cooked the broccoli in. Toss to combine then layer into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve immediately and enjoy!