Broccoli, Ham, and Rice Casserole
Description
Re-purpose your leftovers in this delicious, down-home style casserole! Take cooked broccoli, ham, and rice and turn it into a dish your family will love.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 onion, chopped
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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5 cups milk
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2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 cups chopped, cooked broccoli
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2 cups chopped, cooked ham
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2 cups cooked white rice
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1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until fragrant and almost translucent, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onion, then cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to keep mixture from becoming lumpy. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 15 minutes.
3
Add Colby-Jack cheese and cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce begins to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Combine broccoli, ham, and rice in a large bowl. Add cheese mixture and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with crushed crackers, sliced almonds, and crumbled bacon.
5
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.