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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Rice Casserole

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Brussels sprouts rice casserole becomes decadent when combined with a homemade cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection.
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon mustard or ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 pound shaved brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet, over medium-high heat then add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and onion becomes translucent (about two minutes).
  • Stir in flour and black pepper and cook for another two minutes to make a simple roux.
  • Slowly pour milk into pan while stirring to incorporate into the mixture (this helps prevent lumps). Continue stirring and cooking until mixture is thickened and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in salt, mustard, cream cheese, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until sauce is melted and uniform.
  • Add shaved brussels sprouts, and cooked rice to cheese sauce and mix until all sprouts are coated. Spread into a casserole dish then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Don't use pre-shredded cheese (that you'd buy in a bag from the grocery store) here as it is typically coated with an anti-caking agent that affects the way it melts in recipes like this.
  • Shredding cheese can be made much quicker by using a food processor with a shred disc attachment.
  • You can use many different grains or legumes in this recipe such as rice, quinoa, and legumes.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 1mg