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Ham, Broccoli, and Orzo Casserole

Try the perfect combo recipe of ham and broccoli with casserole texture. Have some healthy food with this recipe and enjoy.
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Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • oven

Ingredients

  • Chicken stock 4 cups
  • Orzo pasta 2 cups uncooked
  • Butter 3 tablespoon
  • All-purpose flour ¼ cup
  • Milk 2 cups 2%
  • Salt ½ teaspoon
  • Pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Cheddar sharp cheese 2 cups shredded and divided
  • Ham 1-1/2 cup fully cooked and cubed
  • Fresh chopped broccoli 2 cups
  • Kale fresh chopped 2 cups
  • Onion french-fried 1 cup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Take a large saucepan, take the stock, let it boil, stir it in orzo.
  • Uncovered and cook it until the orzo is al dente, and the broth gets absorbed for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • After this, take a large saucepan heat the butter on medium heat.
  • Stir it in flour until it gets blended.
  • Stir and cook it until it gets lightly browned, for just 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk the pepper, salt, and milk.
  • Let it boil, stir it constantly, and cook it until it gets thickened for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir it in cheese of 1-1/2 cup, cook it until cheese gets melted.
  • Add the kale, broccoli, ham, and orzo in it.
  • Convert it into the greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle it with the rest of the cheese and onion.
  • Uncovered and bake it until it gets bubbly for just 20-25 minutes.
  • Service is warm and enjoy.
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Course; Casserole / Cheese / Pork