Ingredients for - Broccoli-Ham Hot Dish

1. 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut broccoli
2. 2 cups cooked rice
3. 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
4. 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 2-1/2 slices)
5. 1 medium onion, chopped
6. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
9. 3 cups milk
10. 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
11. Shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese

How to cook deliciously - Broccoli-Ham Hot Dish

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Spoon rice into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Place broccoli over rice.

2 . Stage

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 blended; stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add ham.

3 . Stage

Pour over rice and broccoli. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving.