Creamy Broccoli, Cauliflower & Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1 ½  cups uncooked white or brown rice
2 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
2 cans (10 ounces) cream of broccoli soup
salt and pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
paprika
drizzle of olive oil
 
 
 

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli and cauliflower until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and soak in ice water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
4. Once rice is cooked, stir in cream of broccoli soup. Mix well until rice is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add rice to the bottom of a small baking dish. Top with a layer of broccoli and cauliflower.
6. Sprinkle on cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Dust with paprika and lightly drizzle the top of the casserole with olive oil.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.