HAM, BROCCOLI AND ORZO CASSEROLE

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A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra homey touch, I make mine in my favorite hand-me-down casserole dish from my Grandma Laverne. -Heather Arndt Anderson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 637 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Raymond Olivier
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This looks delicious!


Hamdi Abdulkerim
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I'll try it out.


saifullah amjadkhan
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Great recipe!


Adnan Nazir
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Nabisere Lukia
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I made this casserole for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The ham and broccoli were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilly Kimpton
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham and broccoli. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I like to add a little extra cheese to the top before baking.


Md koyesali
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use leftover ham and broccoli to make it.


Koray Gannon
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful. The ham and broccoli were a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a delicious and easy casserole to make. I used frozen broccoli and ham, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!


Amsor Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out great! It was cheesy, flavorful, and the ham and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rofhiwa Innocent
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also found that the orzo got a little mushy.


Michael Kojo Nimoh
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The broccoli and orzo were a great combination, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


amsale Webe
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover ham and broccoli from another meal, so it was a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this again.


Hridoy Halder
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I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a big success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Racheal Mirembe
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This ham, broccoli, and orzo casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I used a 10-ounce package of frozen chopped broccoli, and it was the perfect amount. I also added a 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the