Description

This yummy cheesy ham casserole is full of broccoli and rice and is topped with a wonderful cracker topping. It can be made 2 days in advance to save time, if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter
• ½ c. onion, finely diced
• 2 ¼ c. low-sodium chicken stock or broth
• 1 ¼ c. white long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 c. cooked ham, diced*
• 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into chunks**
• 10.75 oz. canned cream of chicken soup
• ½ c. sour cream
• ¾ c. milk
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Ritz Cracker Topping:
• 1 c. Ritz crackers, crumbled
• 2 T. butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook for 5 minutes, until softened; remove from pan; set aside.
3. Add the chicken stock or broth and rice to pan; bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer; cover for 15 minutes. Use a silicone spatula to stir halfway through to ensure it’s not sticking to the bottom.