Ham And Broccoli Royale - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
6 Tbsp. butter
2 c. cracker crumbs
2 onions, chopped fine (more or less)
1 1/4 lb. cooked ham, cubed (4 c.)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced cheese
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk

Preparation

Cook rice following label directions; spoon into well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Cook and drain broccoli; place over rice.
Melt butter in large frying pan.
Measure out 2 tablespoons and sprinkle over crumbs in a small bowl.
Saute onions in remaining butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
Stir in milk; continue to cook and stir until thick.
Boil 1 minute.
Stir in ham; heat until bubbly. Pour over layers in pan.
Place cheese slices over ham layer; sprinkle with buttered crumbs.
Cover and chill.
Forty-five minutes before serving, uncover and bake at 350\u00b0 until browned.