Broccoli-Ham Hot Dish

From Taste of Home

One of my best friends shared this recipe with me. My family loves it because it includes one of our favorite vegetables—broccoli. For the potluck, it's a delicious and colorful way to use up leftover ham. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Total Time

Prep: 20 min.
Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

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 of milk
• 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
• Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Spoon rice into a 13x9-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 flour, salt and pepper, stirring constantly until blended; stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add ham.
• Pour over rice and broccoli. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving.