Broccoli And Ham Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
3 1/2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c.milk
2 c. chopped cooked ham
2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. chopped onion
4 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook broccoli according to package directions.
Drain.
Chop into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan.
Add flour and salt; cook 1 minute.
Add milk.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Place broccoli in a 1 1/2-quart buttered casserole.
Combine remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs.
Pour over broccoli.
Pour white sauce over all.
Combine 2 tablespoons melted butter with bread crumbs. Put crumbs on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Green beans or asparagus may be substituted for broccoli.