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Saturday, June 4, 2011

CHEESY BROCCOLI & HAM RICE BAKE



Cheesy Broccoli and Ham Rice Bake
Posted by Sandee

1-1/2 cups raw rice
water for cooking rice
...1 broccoli crown, cut into florets
1 cup ham, chopped
1 large can (26 oz) cream of chicken soup (the family size)
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
a few shakes hot sauce, optional

Cook your rice according to the package's directions. Meanwhile blanch the broccoli in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes; drain and immerse in cold water to stop the cooking process; drain when cool.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, blanched broccoli, ham, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if you're using hot sauce) and stir well to combine. Spread half of the mixture in a baking dish (I used a 3-qt roasting dish, but you could use an 8x8 or 9x9 dish). Cover with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with rest of casserole mixture. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until completely heated through and cheese has melted throughout. Let stand for 5 minutes before digging in (if you can wait! LOL!!).

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