Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Casserole

Submitted by Linky

"I had the broccoli, ham and cheese, but no cream soup, so I took a couple existing recipes and improvised. Also, I used Jarlsberg cheese, but Swiss or any favorite cheese could be used."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1 cup ham, diced (can use more)
• 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 cup broth, chicken (or vegetarian)
• 1 cup cheese (shredded or cubed, I use Jarlsberg, your choice)
• 1 cup onion rings, french fried

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook onions in butter until almost soft, add garlic and cook all until soft.
3. Sprinkle flour over butter/onion mixture, stir to form a roux.
4. Slowly pour in milk and broth. Stir until somewhat thickened. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Continue to stir until thickened.
5. Spread ham, broccoli and rice in 9x9 glass casserole pan (or similar).
6. Pour cheese mixture over top.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
8. Sprinkle fried onions on top. Bake for another 15 min until cheese is bubbling but not burnt!
9. Note: I was out of milk and didn't want to cook rice or broccoli ahead of time. I did the onion - flour steps the same, then upped the liquid (3 Cups broth) and just added the raw rice and broccoli to the pan, let the mixture of stuff come to a boil, then simmered for a few minutes; stirred in the cheese; sprinkled the onions on top; baked for 20min. Yum!

Reviews

[GibbyLou]

We really enjoyed this recipe and the combination of flavors. The french fried onions are a great addition. DH said it needs to go into rotation! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Annacia]

This was perfect last night. We spent the day in the city and it was so easy to have a yummy dinner that just really warmed us when we got home. I had precooked brown rice in the fridge just waiting for this purpose so it all came together quickly. Could not have been happier with the recipe and will surely make it again.

 

[DailyInspiration]

Made this delicious casserole tonight for dinner. Made the brown rice in my rice cooker and everything was easy from there. I used fresh broccoli and a sharp white cheddar that I had on hand. We always love french-fried onion rings on casseroles and this was no different. Will make again.

 

[breezermom]

I made this exactly as posted, using fresh broccoli and Jarlsberg cheese. My son loved it! It is easy to make and a great "comfort" food. I used a smoked ham, and it was delicious with the Jarlsberg. Thanks for sharing! Made for FYC tag game.

 

[Denise G.]

This was easy to make and have good flavor. It was a little watery at the bottom of the dish. I will make sure my broccoli is dry before I add it next time.