Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Bake Recipe
Summary
MethodBaked
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked regular rice
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter or margarine
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 large onions, chopped fine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 1/2 pounds cooked ham, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) sliced process white
American cheese
Directions
1. Cook rice, following label directions; spoon into a greased refrigerator-to-oven baking dish, 13x9x2.
2. Cook broccoli, following label directions; drain well. Place in a single layer over the rice in baking dish.
3. Melt butter or margarine in a large frying pan; measure out 2 tablespoonfuls and sprinkle over bread crumbs in a small bowl; set aside.
4. Stir onions into remaining butter in frying pan; saute' until soft. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk; continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and boils 1 minute. Stir in ham; heat again just until bubbly; pour over layers in baking dish.
5. Place cheese slices over sauce; sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over all. Cover; chill.
6. About 45 minutes before serving time, uncover dish; place in moderate oven (350°).
7. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly and crumb topping is golden.
2. Cook broccoli, following label directions; drain well. Place in a single layer over the rice in baking dish.
3. Melt butter or margarine in a large frying pan; measure out 2 tablespoonfuls and sprinkle over bread crumbs in a small bowl; set aside.
4. Stir onions into remaining butter in frying pan; saute' until soft. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk; continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and boils 1 minute. Stir in ham; heat again just until bubbly; pour over layers in baking dish.
5. Place cheese slices over sauce; sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over all. Cover; chill.
6. About 45 minutes before serving time, uncover dish; place in moderate oven (350°).
7. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly and crumb topping is golden.
