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Ingredients
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut broccoli
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 2-1/2 slices)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
- Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Directions
Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Spoon rice into
a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Place broccoli over rice.
Melt butter in a large skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of melted
butter over the bread crumbs and set aside. In remaining butter,
saute onion until soft. Add the flour, salt and pepper, stirring
constantly until blended; stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and
stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add ham.
Pour over rice and broccoli. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake at 350°
for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; let
stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8 servings.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer