HAM AND BROCCOLI ROYALE--A VARIATION ON DIVAN (JAN. 1975} RECIPE - (5/5)

Ham and Broccoli Royale--A variation on Divan (jan. 1975} Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by CarolM-2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup regular rice
2 10oz packages frozen broccoli spears
4 Tbsp. butter or marg.
2 lg. onions, chopped fine (2 cups)
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups milk
4 cups cubed cooked ham
1 8 oz pkg., sliced American cheese

Steps:

1. cook the rice, f, and spoon into a well greased 13x9 baking dish. 2. cook broccoli, drain well. Place in a single layer over rice in dish. 3. melt butter. In a large skillet, stir onions into butter and saute until soft. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in milk, and continue cooking until sauce thickens and bubbles, about 3 minutes. Stir in ham, pour over rice. 4. Place cheese slices over sauce. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, until cheese has melted. makes 8 servings.