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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan with non stick cooking spray.
Blanch the broccoli: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in broccoli and cook for 2 minutes then immediately transfer it to a bowl with cold ice water, set aside.
Make a roux: Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
Add in milk and spices: And allow it to come to a simmer stirring constantly over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken slightly.
Stir in cheese: Take off of the heat and stir in 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss everything together: Add cooked rice, blanched broccoli and cheese sauce to a large bowl or the pot you cooked the broccoli in. Toss to combine then layer into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake: Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve: Immediately and enjoy!