Broccoli Ham Hot Dish

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Broccoli Ham Hot Dish

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.Yield: 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 milk
•1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
•Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese

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.


Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 379 calories, 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 1,583 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.