Ingredients:
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
2 cups cooked rice
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs ( about 2-1/2 slices)
1 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 1/2 lbs cooked ham
cheddar cheese or swiss cheese, shredded
Directions:
Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain.
Spoon rice into a 13-inch x 9 inch x 2-inch 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 bubbly.
Stir in milk and continue cooking until sauce thickens and bubbles.
Cook and stir for 1 minute; add ham and heat through.
Pour over rice and broccoli.
Sprinkle the crumbs over all.
Bake at 3500 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8 servings.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.