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Ham and Broccoli Royale

1 cup uncooked regular rice
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears
6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter or margarine
2 cups fresh bread crumbs (4 slices)
2 large onions, chopped fine (2 cups)
3 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-1/2 pounds cooked ham, cubed (4 cups)
1 package (8 ounces) sliced process white American cheese
 
1. Cook rice, following label directions; spoon into a greased refrigerator-to-oven baking dish, 13×9x2.
2. Cook broccoli, following label directions; drain well. Place in a single layer over the rice in baking dish.
3. Melt butter or margarine in a large frying pan; measure out 2 Tablespoonfuls and sprinkle over bread crumbs in a small bowl; set aside.
4. Stir onions into remaining butter in frying pan; saute until soft. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk; continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and boils 1 minute. Stir in ham; heat again just until bubbly; pour over layers in baking dish.
5. Place cheese slices over sauce; sprinkle buttered bread crumbs all over. Cover; chill.
6. About 45 minutes before serving time, uncover dish; place in moderate oven (350 degrees).
7. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly and crumb topping is golden.

Makes 8 servings.