Ham and Broccoli Casserole
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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 packages (10-ounce) frozen cut broccoli
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (2½ slices bread) (Mom used Tortilla Chip crumbs instead - VVG)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3½ cups milk
  • 1½ pounds cubed ham
  • 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Swiss) (Mom used ½ cup each and combined them)
DIRECTIONS
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2. Cook broccoli and drain.
  3. 3. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with vegetable spray; spread rice in first then sprinkle broccoli over
  4. the rice.
  5. 4. In skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan.
  6. 5. Put breadcrumbs in a bowl and drizzle melted butter over them; stir well and set aside (not needed if
  7. using tortilla chips).
  8. 6. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet; add onions and sauté until soft. Add flour, salt, and
  9. pepper; cook until hot. Stir in milk and cook until mixture thickens. Add ham and heat. Pour mixture over
  10. rice and broccoli; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheddar or Swiss
  11. and let stand 5 minutes to melt.