Broccoli-Rice Casserole (No Canned Soup)

INGREDIENTS

4 cups

fresh broccoli florets and stems, chopped (stems should be VERY finely chopped)

Juice of ½ lemon

1/4 cup

chopped onions

1 clove

garlic, minced

stalk celery, chopped

2 tbsp

butter

3/4 cup

minced mushrooms

1 tbsp

flour

-ounce can 2% or regular evaporated milk

1/2 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

white pepper

2 cups

shredded Cheddar cheese (can use any cheese you like here, I like to use some smoked Provolone or Gouda if available)

1 1/4 cups

cooked rice