Name: Ham, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock -; 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta -; 3 tablespoons butter -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 2 cups 2% milk -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided -; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham -; 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli -; 2 cups chopped fresh kale -; 1 cup French-fried onions -

Ingredients for - Ham, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

1. 4 cups chicken stock

2. 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

3. 3 tablespoons butter

4. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

5. 2 cups 2% milk

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt

7. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

8. 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

9. 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

10. 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

11. 2 cups chopped fresh kale

12. 1 cup French-fried onions

How to cook deliciously - Ham, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes .

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook until cheese is melted.

3 . Stage

Add orzo, ham, broccoli and kale. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.