Broccoli And Rice Casserole

• 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups warm cooked long grain rice
• 4 oz prosciutto, roughly chopped
• 2 None shallots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs

1. To blanch the broccoli, cook in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 3 mins, until bright green. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the broccoli from the saucepan. Drain, then rinse under cold water and drain again. Set aside until needed.
2. To make a white sauce, melt half of the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the flour and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Whisk in the milk and cook for 4 mins, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, then simmer for 2 mins.
3. Mix the broccoli, white sauce, rice, prosciutto, shallot and cheese in a bowl and season. Spoon into an 8 cup-baking dish.
4. Preheat the brolier to high. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan on medium, or microwave for 1 min. Mix the melted butter, parmesan and breadcrumbs in a bowl, then scatter over the rice. Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the top is golden. Serve hot.

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