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Broccoli Rice Puff

It's time to go green. If you are a fan of broccoli casserole, then you'll love this puff piece. And it doesn't hurt that you're getting your daily dose of nutrients. Behold the power of delicious broccoli!
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Course Dry Rubs
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 3194.72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounce(s) cooked rice
  • 16 ounce(s) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 16 ounce(s) chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup(s) chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper, divided use
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg, divided use
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup(s) milk
  • 1 cup(s) grated Gouda cheese

Instructions
 

  • Combine rice and broccoli in large mixing bowl.
  • Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until onion is tender crisp.
  • Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Stir mixture into rice and broccoli; mix well.
  • Spoon into shallow 2-quart baking pan.
  • Beat egg yolks with milk.
  • Add cheese.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold into yolk mixture.
  • Spread over rice mixture, or portion evenly over rice mixture in individual dishes (about 2/3 cup for each).
  • Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly and top is lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes for casseroles).

Nutrition

Calories: 3194.72kcalCarbohydrates: 540.8gProtein: 216.32gFat: 55.07gSaturated Fat: 25.99gCholesterol: 138.3mgSodium: 4593.58mgFiber: 137.54gSugar: 92.98g
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