Cheesy Rice Bake with Broccoli & Garlic Recipe - Petite Panini

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil — for sautéing
• 4 cloves garlic — finely minced
• 1 medium onion — finely chopped
• 1 cup long-grain white rice — uncooked, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth — or chicken broth for non-vegetarian option
• 1/2 tsp salt — or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper — freshly ground
• 1/4 tsp paprika — optional
• 2 cups broccoli florets — chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen peas — optional for sweetness and color
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cups 1.5 milk — whole or 2%
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese — shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese — shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese — grated
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs — optional for crunch
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese — shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil — to drizzle