Harrington's Favorite Ham and Cheese Casserole

I used to get a Harrington's Cob-Smoked Ham from Vermont every Christmas and really looked forward to the delicious leftovers. This was one of my favorite ways to use them.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  cups cooked rice
• 1  lb broccoli, cooked and drained
• 6  tablespoons butter or 6  tablespoons margarine
• 2  cups  breadcrumbs
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups milk
• 4  cups  cubed harrington ham
• 8  ounces  vermont cheddar cheese, sliced

Directions

1. Spoon cooked rice into greased 3-quart casserole. Layer broccoli over rice. Melt butter in saucepan. Remove 2 T. butter and sprinkle over bread crumbs in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Saute onion in remaining 4 T. butter. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Slowly stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add ham and heat until bubbly. Pour into casserole. Layer cheese over ham mixture. Sprinkle on crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.