Gluten-Free Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1 Stick of butter, divided.
1/2 cup diced onion
1 T diced garlic
2 cups fresh broccoli heads and some stems, diced
1-2 T cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar & Monterrey jack cheese blend)
6 cups cooked jasmine rice


Directions:
Melt 1/2 stick butter in large wok. Saute onions and garlic. Add broccoli. Cook 1 minute. Add cornstarch and mix well. Stir in milk, remaining butter and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese until it makes a thick sauce. Remove from heat and stir in rice until well blended. Pour into greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

TIP: Add 2-3 cups shredded chicken to make this a full meal instead of a side dish.