Ham and Cheese Casseroles with Broccoli
Ham and Cheese Bake with Broccoli
from https://www.unclebens.com/
This recipe features three kinds of cheese (Parmesan, Swiss and cheddar), deliciously melted with ham and broccoli.
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese (melts better than sharp)
1-1/2 cups UNCLE BEN’S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice
1/4 cup milk
1 pound ham, cut into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper
1 large broccoli crown, cut into florets
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook rice according to package instructions.
Sauté ham and broccoli in pan until broccoli is crisp/tender and ham has browned.
Combine all the cheeses. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and toss remaining cheeses with rice. Stir-in ham and broccoli, transfer to a casserole dish and top with reserved cheese.
Pour milk over top, bake until heated through and cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
4 servings
Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Rice
from https://thecozycook.com/
This Ham Casserole is loaded with cheesy, creamy rice and perfectly cooked broccoli. This easy make-ahead dinner can be prepared 2 days ahead or as a one pot meal!
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 1/4 cup white long grain rice, uncooked
2 cups cooked ham, diced
2 cups broccoli florets
10.75 oz. cream of chicken soup (or use Substitute for Can of Cream of Chicken Soup)
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded mild cheese, separated
Salt/Pepper, optional
Ritz Cracker Topping
1 cup Ritz Crackers, crushed into crumbs
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
Note: This recipe is designed to allow you to prepare all of the casserole ingredients in one pot before transferring to a casserole dish for baking. Before you begin, refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we'll use chicken broth) and cooking time. If preferred, cook the rice separately and skip the broth ingredient. You'll need 3 + 3/4 cups of cooked rice to combine with the other casserole ingredients. I use white long grain rice and the cooking times below work perfectly.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Melt the 2 Tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover tightly and cook for 7 minutes.
Add the broccoli, replace the cover, cook for 8 more minutes. Refrain from stirring.
Turn off heat, leave the cover on. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release during this time.
Add the diced ham, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, and ONE cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir until well-combined.
Spread into a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Top with remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs and butter. Spread over the top of the casserole and bake, uncovered, for 10 additional minutes.
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.
6 servings
