Wild Rice Cheddar Broccoli Bake

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup Sargento. ChefStyle Cheddar Cheese, Shredded (4 oz.)
• 3  cups wild rice, cooked (prepare in advance and refrigerate)
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli with red peppers, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine

Directions

1. In large saucepan, melt butter; add flour, salt and pepper.
2. Cook, stirring until mixture bubbles.
3. Add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
4. Boil 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
6. Combine cooked wild rice, broccoli, onion and cheese sauce. Turn into lightly greased 2-qt. casserole. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
7. Bake at 3500F 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
8. Note: Wild rice can be cooked a day or more in advance and refrigerated.