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.

Andiswa Kweyama
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I made this casserole with a few substitutions. I used turkey ham instead of regular ham and added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. It turned out great!


Hussain Nawaz Hassan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later.


Rahman Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this casserole. The broccoli and orzo really balanced out the flavor of the ham.


Rehan Bhatti
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The combination of ham, broccoli, and orzo is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that this casserole is also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Sheryl Brown
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Caleb Taylor
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


nancy maina
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Al amin Roni
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This is the best ham casserole I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Maliik Junaid
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I'm a picky eater, but I loved this casserole. The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and cheesy.


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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so I don't have to do a lot of dishes.


Jessica Leona
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I made this casserole with a few substitutions. I used turkey ham instead of regular ham and added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. It turned out great!


Devils Bones
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later.


Iman Labiad
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this casserole. The broccoli and orzo really balanced out the flavor of the ham.


Sohail Aslam
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The combination of ham, broccoli, and orzo is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that this casserole is also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Tony Doyle
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Akhona Zincume
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Marlon Williams
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Robet Heyward
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the ham, broccoli, and orzo blended perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.