Ham & Broccoli Hot Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. long-grain rice
3 c. water
1- 1/2 lbs cooked ham, cubed
2 (10-oz) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
6 TBSP butter, divided
1 med onion, chopped
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk
2 c. bread crumbs
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook rice in water using the package directions.
Spread in a 2-qt. dish.
Layer ham and broccoli over rice.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a med skillet over med-hi heat.
Saute onion in butter until tender.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Add milk and mix well.
Cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
Pour sauce evenly over broccoli.
Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan.
Add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
Sprinkle over sauce.
Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with the Cheddar.
Serve immediately.