Ingredients

  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 c. garlic cheese flavored croutons
  • 1 1/2 c. half and half
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. thyme, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp. tarragon, crushed
  • 1/2 c. shredded Muenster cheese

Method

  • Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Place 1 cup of the rice over bottom of casserole.
  • Cover with half of the broccoli.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the croutons over broccoli.
  • Repeat layers with remaining rice and broccoli.
  • In medium bowl, combine half and half, eggs, sour cream, salt, mustard, pepper, thyme and tarragon.
  • Stir in Muenster cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Cover casserole and refrigerate until baking time.
  • About 1 hour before serving time preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup croutons.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes.