Cheesy Wild Rice And Ham Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 oz.) pkg. white and wild rice mix
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
dash of ground red pepper
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 lb. broccoli (mostly tops)
1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions
8 slices (1/8-inch thick) Virginia ham

Preparation

Prepare rice as package label directs, removing any seasonings with sieve.
Over medium heat melt butter; remove from heat.
Add flour, mustard and pepper until smooth.
Add milk returning to heat until thickened.
Reduce heat; add cheese until melted.
Set aside.