Broccoli-Ham Hot Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut broccoli
2 c. cooked rice
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 c. fresh bread crumbs (about 2 1/2 slices)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk
1 1/2 lb. fully cooked ham, cubed
shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Preparation

Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Spoon rice into a 13 x 9 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 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.