Ham
Broccoli Orzo Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
:
4
cups chicken stock
2
cups uncooked orzo pasta
3
tablespoons butter
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
2
cups 2% milk
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
2
cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2
cups cubed fully cooked ham
2
cups chopped fresh broccoli
2
cups chopped fresh kale
1
cup French-fried onions
How
To Make Ham Broccoli Orzo Casserole Recipe :
Preheat
oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook,
uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes .
Meanwhile,
in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended;
cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt
and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until
thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook until cheese is melted.
Add
orzo, ham, broccoli and kale. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish;
sprinkle with onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25
minutes.
Nutrition
Facts :
1-1/3
cups: 637 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1386mg
sodium, 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
