Arroz con brócoli y queso a los fogones

Ingredientes

• 1 head fresh broccoli
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup extra long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparación

1. 1

   Sauté onions in butter 2-3 minutes in a large skillet or wide saucepan (something wide with a fitted lid). 1 onion, 1/2 stick butter

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cut 2 cups of broccoli florets from the fresh broccoli then set aside.

3. 3

   Chop the remaining broccoli into pieces about 1/2-inch in size then add to skillet with onions.

4. 4

   Add garlic, salt, mustard powder, pepper, cayenne and rice then continue cooking and stirring 3-5 minutes or until rice starts to brown. 1 Tbsp garlic, 1/2 tsp each salt, mustard powder and pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1 cup rice

5. 5

   Add broth and milk then bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a fork. Once boiling, reduce heat to low (or wherever gets you a gentle boil) then cook, covered for 10 minutes. 2 c. broth, 1/2 c. milk

6. 6

   Stir with a fork, scraping the bottom of the pan, then add reserved broccoli florets on top of rice. Cover immediately then continue cooking 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

7. 7

   Stir in cheese then serve. 2 c. cheese